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2020 Ladakh standoff
Fresh Round of India-China Military Commanders’ Talks Hint at a New Status Quo on their Border
By Abhijnan Rej
A joint statement after the meeting does not mention restoration of status quo in eastern Ladakh – an omission consistent with hardening Chinese position.
Voices From the Himalayas Amid Tensions Along the China-India Border
By Bhat Burhan
Beneath the geopolitical clash between India and China, the people of Ladakh live with the weight of an economic collapse and worries about war.
US Congressman ‘Deeply Concerned’ About Ongoing India-China Crisis
By Abhijnan Rej
The United States and India are in touch about the ongoing standoff in eastern Ladakh.
China Isn’t Hiding the Border Tensions With India From Its Public Anymore
By Aadil Brar
China has loosened its restrictions on reporting about the border standoff, while still practicing heavy-handed opinion shaping tactics.
Indian Defense Minister Blames China for Ongoing Crisis, Suggesting India’s Military Option Remains Open
By Abhijnan Rej
Rajnath Singh’s statement before the Indian Parliament stood out for its blunt tone.
Indian and Chinese Foreign Ministers Fail to Achieve Breakthrough in Ladakh Crisis
By Abhijnan Rej
The joint statement after the Moscow meeting on September 10 shows modest positive gains for India.
French Defense Minister Visits India Amid India-China Standoff
By Abhijnan Rej
The India-France defense relationship has emerged as a key element of New Delhi’s Indo-Pacific strategy.
India and China Exchange Accusations About Gunfire as Window for Diplomacy Narrows
By Abhijnan Rej
The Indian and Chinese foreign ministers are scheduled to meet later this week in Moscow amid a dramatic turn in the four-month long Ladakh crisis.
India Deploys Ethnic Tibetan Special Operators Against China: What Next?
By Abhijnan Rej
Events early this week point to a particularly sharp turn in the India-China crisis in eastern Ladakh.
China Attempts to Shift Its Boundary With India in Ladakh – Again
By Abhijnan Rej
The latest round in the ongoing crisis in eastern Ladakh bodes ill for a diplomatic resolution.
Ladakh Standoff: India’s Defense Chief Notes Military Option on the Table
By Abhijnan Rej
As China refuses to budge in eastern Ladakh, India prepares for the long haul.
India’s Frontier Paradox
By Abhijnan Rej
The more decisively India has tried to break out of its continental dilemma, the worse it has gotten for the country.