Doklam

Vantage | India’s two big problems with China-Bhutan border talks

Bhutan is mindful of India's interests but still New Delhi will not be happy, because Bhutan was always India's backyard

China, Bhutan to end boundary talks at earliest: Why this is a worry for India

Bhutan has told China that it was ready to conclude boundary negotiations and ramp up the process to set up diplomatic ties with Beijing. There are concerns in New Delhi that such a deal could result in Thimphu compromising Doklam, a region of great security importance for India

China: As opacity reigns over Middle Kingdom, Xi Jinping’s weakness gets revealed

We might never know the details of the stories behind the sudden disappearances and reappearances of Chinese officials, but the ‘emperor’ seems incapable of controlling his troops

After Sino-Bhutan talks, New Delhi must prepare to counter Chinese claims in future Indo-Pak border parleys

Aksai Chin in China’s illegal possession, acquired through an illegitimate process involving unlawful Pakistan-occupied Kashmir is Beijing’s fig leaf

China 'pressurising' Bhutan to change stance on Doklam issue

China has been toying with Bhutan's sovereignty and territorial integrity for decades, sometimes by showing large parts of Bhutan as part of China on Chinese maps

‘Lull’ at the LAC: Implications for India and why New Delhi must continue to equip military, build border infra

Given the adversity of the force matrix with China, we have fewer options and therefore it puts more responsibility on us to be better prepared for the active stage of a conflict

India, Bhutan ties are too strong to withstand Doklam tremor

Considering Indo-Bhutanese relations it is unlikely that Bhutan would take any step which would be detrimental to India’s security

China builds bridge in Doklam, sets stage for new LAC standoff

This bridge has been built close to the place where there was a dispute between India and China in 2017. After a 73-day standoff, the armies of both countries pulled back from the disputed site. China is currently occupying land claimed by Bhutan in Doklam

India@75: History tells us India’s journey must dehyphenate from China too

It has taken India decades to de-hyphenate from Pakistan; it would be in its interests to de-hyphenate China from a Himalayan focus and establish a more influential role in the region and the continent

Indian Army chief meets Bhutan king in Thimpu amid Chinese attempts to expand military infrastructure near Doklam

In 2017, the Indian and Chinese armies were locked in a 73-day stand-off at the Doklam tri-junction after China tried to extend a road in the area that Bhutan claimed belonged to it