China-India geopolitical competition has notably shaped Indian domestic and foreign policy for decades – as it still does.
India must navigate a complex two-level game, balancing domestic demands with global strategic imperatives. But will China view India’s willingness to disengage as a sign of pragmatism or weakness?
As far as China-India bilateral relations are concerned, New Delhi has sent repeated signals that it will stick to its position that relations can’t improve until the border mess is cleared up.
The statements issued by the two sides after the recent meeting in Beijing revealed subtle differences, which does not bode well.
