The Congress has also been accused of systematically demoralizing Indian forces by making the LAC skirmish a subject of political dispute. Yet, viewed with some detachment, it would seem that the latest bout of Sino-Indian tensions hasn’t engulfed India in another war hysteria. It has used these claims strategically to maintain pressure on India and viewed the LAC as flexible on the margins. India is on the cusp of a prolonged Cold War with China. To counter China, India has to think big and play smart.

Source: The Telegraph June 24, 2020 19:01 UTC