India sees relations with China in a bilateral context, Beijing has never seen it that way: Vijay Gokhale
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Why in news
Former Foreign Secretary Vijay Gokhale argued that China's actions in India-China relations are driven by domestic political objectives and a desire to reshape the global order rather than purely territorial motives.
Background
Vijay Gokhale's analysis highlights that China's decision-making in conflict is influenced by domestic politics and international events. He references the Taiwan Strait Crisis of 1958 and the Sino-Indian War of 1962 as historical examples of these dynamics.
Facts for Prelims
- PostVijay Gokhale: Former Foreign Secretary of India
- FactTaiwan Strait Crisis: 1958
- FactSino-Indian War: 1962
For Mains
Q. Analyze how China's domestic political objectives and aspirations to reshape the global order influence its bilateral relations with India.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Geopolitical friction: China's pursuit of regional hegemony vs India's strategic autonomy
- Domestic-External nexus: Influence of internal political stability on China's external military posture
- Order-shifting dynamics: Conflict between established international norms and China's revisionist global ambitions
Keywords: Strategic Autonomy · Revisionist Power · Geopolitical Dynamics · Domestic Political Objectives · Global Order
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