India-China relations depend on the unresolved border dispute, with India linking normalcy to LAC peace, while China separates the boundary from trade and diplomacy. Economic ties endure, but India prioritizes strategic prudence, dialogue, and multilateral engagement to prevent escalation.
Click to View MoreIndia’s Carlsberg Ridge licence makes it a deep-sea pioneer, securing critical minerals for energy transition and asserting strategic autonomy in the Indo-Pacific; amid environmental risks and Sino-Indian rivalry, success depends on ISA reforms, green technology, and sustainability-focused policies.
Click to View MoreThe Scarborough Shoal dispute is a South China Sea conflict between the Philippines and China over sovereignty and maritime presence. Despite a 2016 ruling invalidating China's claims, Beijing's rejection has left the dispute unresolved. The ongoing conflict threatens regional stability and tests international law's foundation.
Click to View MoreModi's Beijing visit and Xi's engagement signal a cautious revival of "Chindia," prioritizing dialogue over discord. Despite border disputes, trade imbalances, and regional rivalry, resumed people-to-people ties and multilateral cooperation offer hope. However, India must balance strategic autonomy with robust defense and economic strategies.
Click to View MoreUndersea cables, crucial for the global digital economy, pose a significant strategic vulnerability for India, particularly with Mumbai and Chennai landing stations. The recent Red Sea cable cuts highlight geopolitical and physical risks. To ensure resilience, strategic diversification of landing sites, simplified regulations, and indigenous repair capabilities are essential.
Click to View MoreIndia to create Integrated Theatre Commands (ITCs) to unify the Army, Navy, and Air Force. Recommended by the Kargil and Shekatkar committees, ITCs aim to boost jointness, optimize resources, and tackle modern multi-domain threats. Despite inter-service challenges, ITCs are vital for strengthening national security.
Click to View MoreNaxalism, a major internal security challenge in India, stems from the 1967 Naxalbari uprising. It involves socio-economic and political grievances, land reform failures, tribal displacement, and governance deficits. The current government strategy, SAMADHAN, combines security operations with development projects and good governance, reducing violence. However, a sustained commitment is needed to eliminate the violent threat and address the root causes.
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