There are currently 350 Indian troops and 300 Chinese troops in Doklam at the site of the crisis. Second, India can make significant strides against China in the Doklam conflict by garnering regional support for its role in the dispute. The Japanese Ambassador to India, Kenji Hiramatsu, sympathized with India and its reaction to Chinese encroachment in Doklam last week. Third, India should seek stronger backing from the United States in Doklam in return for increased bilateral diplomatic and security cooperation. As China exercises its familiar, hawkish strategy in territorial disputes, the Doklam conflict may provide a crucial strategic opportunity for India to assertively – but peacefully – flex its muscles.

Source: Huffington Post August 28, 2017 17:48 UTC