Jasbir Sarai As the eventful year -2020 comes to an end, one is reminded about a huge public outcry that was triggered by the so-called Chinese intrusions in Eastern Ladakh mid-year. Suddenly a bevy of self appointed "strategic experts" surfaced to give an impression that China was rapidly engulfing Ladakh. The matter exited media and public interest as suddenly as it came … [Read more...] about India must remain prepared to counter Chinese malevolence
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Abstaining from OBOR: More a boon than a bane for India
Jasbir Sarai India abstaining from attending the Belt and Road Forum (BARF) conclave to discuss the One Belt One Road (OBOR) initiative has led to a scintillating debate of the merits/demerits of the decision taken. China, of course, has been vociferous in its criticism of India’s decision and has termed it as “rigid and obscurantist.” Others who support the Chinese viewpoint … [Read more...] about Abstaining from OBOR: More a boon than a bane for India
India should reinvent its China policy
Prabhakar Gupta Simple facts of the two fastest growing economies of the world amply show that the Chinese dragon is way ahead of the Indian elephant. The two Asian giants, share a 4,250-kilometre border and trade goods and services in excess of $60 billion every year. But when it comes to slights, perceived or otherwise, Beijing’s memory is elephantine. India has given … [Read more...] about India should reinvent its China policy