India-China Rapprochement Masks Persistent Threats to Regional Stability and America’s Interests

In a high-stakes diplomatic move, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s scheduled meeting with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi signals a tentative step toward easing the simmering tensions between two nuclear-armed neighbors. This development follows a deadly 2020 clash along the Himalayas that escalated mistrust and military posturing. However, beneath the surface of cautious diplomacy lies a persistent challenge to regional stability that directly impacts America's strategic interests. Can Quiet Negotiations Secure Lasting Peace on a Volatile Border? Despite agreements to reduce troop deployments and restore limited trade, both nations continue fortifying their disputed border areas with infrastructure projects—a testament to...