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Awara1984 Side Hero Username: Awara1984 Post Number: 7920 Registered: 12-2010 Posted From: 125.16.29.4 Rating: N/A |
In their marvellous essay 'Countering Chinese Coercion: The Case Of Doklam', scholars Oriana Skylar Mastro and Arzan Tarapore write in War on The Rocks: "India thwarted China’s coercion through denial — blocking China’s attempt to seize physical control of the disputed territory. By physically denying China’s bid to change the status quo, India created a stalemate, which suited its strategic policy… India was able to do this because of a local military advantage and its broader policy of standing up to China. Beyond the immediacy of the event, this could be New Delhi's biggest gain — one that promises to change the perception about India and more importantly, may alter the way India sees itself vis-à -vis China.} | ||
Awara1984 Side Hero Username: Awara1984 Post Number: 7919 Registered: 12-2010 Posted From: 125.16.29.4 Rating: N/A |
The article, written by Ding Gang of the Chongyang Institute for Financial Studies at Renmin University of China, raises a rhetorical question: "Why does it seem that Muslims in India have remained largely apart from the radicalisation that has happened to Muslim groups in other parts of the world?" before adding that "the answer may lie in the facets of the country's other major religion: Hinduism." For good measure, it adds: "India is sure to continue to stand out in geopolitical significance when it comes to increasing religious and ethnic conflicts around the world." | ||
Awara1984 Side Hero Username: Awara1984 Post Number: 7918 Registered: 12-2010 Posted From: 125.16.29.4 Rating: N/A |
It was interesting to note two recent articles carried by The Global Times which had been at the forefront of China's psy-war against India. In Wednesday's editorial, the newspaper termed the Doklam resolution as a "victory for Asia" and showed a magnanimity that was singularly missing during the 10-week standoff. "This newspaper hit hard at India during the face-off, but now we don't want to engage in an argument with the Indian media as to which side won this standoff. We just want to say that the two countries can end this crisis without having to resort to war, which is a victory for Asia." | ||
Awara1984 Side Hero Username: Awara1984 Post Number: 7917 Registered: 12-2010 Posted From: 125.16.29.4 Rating: N/A |
http://www.firstpost.com/india/beyond-doka-la-india-finally- breaks-free-of-chinas-1962-prison-this-may-change-asias-powe r-matrix-3991425.html |