Prospects of Sino-India Relations 2020
Abstract
This thesis argues that territorial disputes, regional geopolitics, and economic competition will ensure that Sino-India relations remain competitive in nature far into the future. However, the high costs of war, growing economic interactions, and the imperative for peaceful economic development will help keep the nature of this competition at a pragmatic level through 2020. It is worth noting that nations engaged in pragmatic competition continue to factor in "the other" as a potential enemy for military planning purposes. To keep the competition between China and India at a pragmatic level, the author recommends a three-pronged strategy for India: build trust, ensure credible deterrence, and promote economic and regional cooperation. To be forthcoming without appearing weak must be India's mantra.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 01, 2011
- Accession Number
- ADA547878
Entities
People
- Pranav Kumar
Organizations
- Naval Postgraduate School