Resolution of Doklam crises The Excelsior 20 Aug 17

Resolution of Doklam crises The Excelsior 20 Aug 17

The Doklam standoff has been ongoing for almost two months. What commenced on 18th Jun, shows no signs of abating. Rhetoric continues in Chinese media almost daily, threatening India with war, with occasional comments from their defence ministry and foreign office. Indian response has remained matured, seeking a diplomatic solution, neither escalating nor threatening. Bhutan, on whose behalf India interceded […]

Doklam standoff: It’s just not with India, China is rubbing everyone the wrong way Daily O 14 Jul 17

Doklam standoff: It’s just not with India, China is rubbing everyone the wrong way Daily O 14 Jul 17

The Indo-China standoff is moving towards its second month, with both sides digging in and preparing for the long haul. The NSA is scheduled to visit China in the last week of the month for a BRICS meeting. It is to be seen if any solution would emerge during his visit. The present standoff is possibly the longest in the […]

Facing off on the fractious border The Statesman 04 Jul 17

Facing off on the fractious border The Statesman 04 Jul 17

Recent times have witnessed increased standoffs along the Indo-Sino border with claims and counter claims. The latest incident in early June, when troops of both countries jostled physically near the tri-junction, where the borders of Bhutan, India and China meet, followed by destruction of two Indian adhoc bunkers and China simultaneously blocked the move of pilgrims to Mansarovar, has enhanced […]