Foreign Policy

India-China Border Talks Signal a Shaky Thaw Amid Global Power Plays

By National Security Desk | August 19, 2025

As India and China tout a ‘new phase’ in their strained border relations, deeper scrutiny reveals this so-called thaw aligns suspiciously with Beijing’s global ambitions—and Washington’s shifting policies could fuel further uncertainty for America’s allies.

In an era marked by growing geopolitical tension, the recent diplomatic exchange between India and China over their disputed border presents more questions than answers. Indian National Security Advisor Ajit Doval spoke of a “new energy and impetus” in bilateral relations, while Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi acknowledged that past setbacks served neither country. Yet beneath this veneer of optimism lies a complex dance of strategic interests that demands careful American scrutiny. Is This ‘New Momentum’ Just Strategic Posturing? The timing of this dialogue is far from coincidental. Since the bitter clashes along the Line of Actual Control (LAC), which...

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