Deciphering the Doklam Standoff: The Context of the Contest

Keshab Chandra Ratha

Jadavpur Journal of International Relations, 2020, vol. 24, issue 2, 196-215

Abstract: Geopolitical compulsions seem to be the prime mover bringing pressure upon China’s hands in terms of the location and timing of the Doklam Plateau military standoff, developing it gradually into a full-blown military conflict and turning Sino-Indian relations into a stage of long-term strategic confrontation. India’s serious objections to CPEC passing through disputed territory and its marked unwillingness to become a member of China’s One Belt One Road arrangement pose a severest jolt to Chinese strategic interests, showcasing a serious geopolitical setback to China and its political and military superiority.

Keywords: Geopolitics; standoff; warfare; diplomacy (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2020
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DOI: 10.1177/0973598420939685

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