| ID | 126122 |
| Title Proper | Formidable threats |
| Other Title Information | in a war with Pakistan, India will be up against not one but two enemies |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Sawhney, Pravin |
| Publication | 2013. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | China does not need to go to war with India. Pakistan, at present, is satisfied with its strategy of proxy war against India. However, a limited two-front war into the future started by Pakistan in Northern Kashmir (Siachen) is not ruled out; Chinese involvement in it will be indirect with its asymmetrical capabilities. India's political and military leadership, unfortunately, has shown little appreciation of what it may be up against.
China accomplished the incredible by its three-week intrusion in April 2013 in Northern Ladakh against India. With mere 30 border guards, it did successful military coercion resulting in a total capitulation of India's political leadership. This showed a lack of understanding in Delhi of Chinese diplomacy where counter-coercion does not necessarily translate into war. Moreover, China which is pitted against the US for supremacy in Asia would stay away from a border war with India. However, its coercive diplomacy, especially one achieved with minimal show of strength, has provided numerous strategic gains to Beijing. |
| `In' analytical Note | Force Vol.10, No12; August 2013: p.10-11 |
| Journal Source | Force Vol.10, No12; August 2013: p.10-11 |
| Key Words | India ; Pakistan ; War ; China ; Indo-Pak War ; Northern Kashmir - Siachen ; Chinese Involvement ; Military Leadership - India ; Political Leadership ; Bilateral Relations - Sino-Pak ; US Supremacy ; Border Dispute - Indo-Pak ; Kashmir Issue ; Military Coercion ; Counter-Coercion ; Coercive Diplomacy - India ; Strategic Gains ; Formidable Threats |