Riya Singh Rathore, The Diplomat: As China-India Border Construction Heats up, So Do Confrontations
In the short term, more development means more clashes. But could there be a positive impact in the long term?
Recent China-India clashes follow a trend: The surest way to forecast flashpoints is by keeping an eye on infrastructure developments along the border.
The pattern of border industrialization and infrastructure development serving as flashpoints is best evidenced by the fact that the last two major clashes, the Doklam standoff and the Galwan valley clashes, also resulted from infrastructure disputes.
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India Blames China For 'Disturbing Peace in Ladakh', Violating Bilateral Pacts -- Sputnik
Navy Deploying Warships in Indian Ocean Amid Peak in Tensions with China: Indian Defence Minister -- Sputnik
China says border issue should not be linked to bilateral relations -- Times of India
India, China Agree To Maintain Dialogue To Resolve LAC Standoff In Eastern Ladakh -- NDTV/PTI
