In the 1962 war, India paid the price for years of under-spending on the military, as well as for its determination to remain “non-aligned,” declining to shelter under the American military umbrella. Across dozens of world capitals, confidence is repeatedly expressed that India will seek, in the decades to come, to balance China. More importantly, the government isn’t funding the military capability it would need to manage China’s rise. Meanwhile, as in 1962, India hasn’t moderated its tone towards China. Instead, India has made it clear that it intends to challenge China in its neighbourhood, its seas and on the world stage.

Source: Mint March 29, 2018 06:11 UTC