{"id":74626,"date":"2020-12-29T18:21:16","date_gmt":"2020-12-29T12:51:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/?p=74626"},"modified":"2021-01-04T14:24:45","modified_gmt":"2021-01-04T08:54:45","slug":"india-and-its-neighbourhood-relations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/india-and-its-neighbourhood-relations\/","title":{"rendered":"India and its Neighbourhood-Relations"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>India and its Neighbourhood-Relations:-<\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong>Synopsis:<\/strong><\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0The\u00a0two-front challenge\u00a0long ignored by India has become a reality,\u00a0therefore\u00a0there is an urgent\u00a0need to develop both the doctrine and the capability to deal this threat.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong>Why India didn\u2019t perceive the two-front challenge as a real possibility for long?<\/strong><\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The\u00a0collusive China-Pakistan military threat\u00a0(i.e., China-Pakistan military are working in cooperation to contain India\u00a0on the northern borders)\u00a0on Indian borders is known as the two-front challenge.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">BeforeGalwan\u00a0Issue too,\u00a0Indian<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0military was firmly believed that the two-front challenge as a real possibility,\u00a0but\u00a0the political class and the country\u2019s strategic community\u00a0called this threat\u00a0as\u00a0an\u00a0issue,\u00a0over-hyped\u00a0by the military to\u00a0justify the demand\u00a0for additional resources and funds.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">As per them, China has never intervened militarily in any India-Pakistan conflict and the presence of strong economic, diplomatic, and political ties between India and China will prevent the rise of conflict between the two countries.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">As a result, Indian strategic thinking was overwhelmingly focused on Pakistan, as a real threat on the border.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Why, the two front\u00a0challenge\u00a0is seen as a reality now?\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Present developments\u00a0are enough evidences to perceive that the two front threat has become a real concern for India now.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The most recent\u00a0Chinese intrusions in Ladakh, the violent clashes between the Indian Army and the People\u2019s Liberation Army, and the deadlock in negotiations have now made the Chinese military threat more apparent and real.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">On the other hand, the\u00a0situation along theLine of Control (LoC)\u00a0with Pakistan has been steadily deteriorating. For example, between 2017 and 2019, there has been a four-fold increase in\u00a0ceasefire violations.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Also, according to Some media reports,\u00a0Pakistan had moved 20,000 troops intoGilgit-Baltistan, matching the Chinese deployments in Eastern Ladakh which signifies that the China-Pakistan military are working in cooperation to contain India.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Apart from this, the Military cooperation between the two countries have strengthened. For example,<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">China accounting for 73% of the total arms import of Pakistan between 2015-2019.<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Shaheen IX Pakistan-China joint exercise <span data-contrast=\"auto\">to improve combat capacity of both air forces and to enhance interoperability between them.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong>What type of capabilities that India should built up to counter it?<\/strong><\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">First<strong>, <\/strong><\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">India needs to develop both the doctrine and the capability to deal with this contingency.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">For Doctrine development,a\u00a0close interaction with the political leadership\u00a0is required\u00a0as any doctrine without a political\u00a0aim and guidance\u00a0cannot stand the test when executed.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Moreover, a detailed assessment of China and Pakistan\u2019s war-fighting strategies needs to be done to strike the right balance in our approach to contain the two-front situation.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">On the other hand, India needs to build its capability with more focus on future technologies such as robotics, artificial intelligence, cyber, electronic warfare, etc.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A financial solution for allocation of quantum of resources required by air force and military should also be developed so that in the times of need India can engage both the states. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Second<strong>, <\/strong><\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">we need\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">to\u00a0improve relations with our\u00a0neighbors\u00a0through\u00a0Diplomacy\u00a0to contain the two-front challenge.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">On the eastern front, India\u2019s new Maritime strategies such as the QUAD and the Indo-Pacific might not be helpful in easing the Sino-Pakistan pressure on the continental sphere. So, it\u2019s crucial for India to focus on gaining the trust of our neighbors.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">On western front<strong>, <\/strong><\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">India\u00a0should\u00a0strengthen its\u00a0relationship\u00a0with key powers in West Asia, including Iran\u00a0to ensure energy security, increase maritime cooperation and enhance goodwill in the extended\u00a0neighborhood.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li>On the northern front<span data-contrast=\"auto\">, India must ensure that its relationship with Russia is not compromised for good India-United States relations as Russia could play a key role in defusing the severity of a regional gang up against India.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Third<span data-contrast=\"auto\">, a well-planned empathetic political outreach to Kashmiraimed at addressing the issues facing the people of Kashmir would be helpful in easing the pressure from either front.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It will be helpful in potential reconciliation with Pakistan&#8217;s to persuade it to put an end to terrorist infiltration into Kashmir.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Politically, India should do well to reduce the effect of a collusive Sino-Pakistan containment strategy aimed at India.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>India and its Neighbourhood-Relations:- Synopsis:\u00a0The\u00a0two-front challenge\u00a0long ignored by India has become a reality,\u00a0therefore\u00a0there is an urgent\u00a0need to develop both the doctrine and the capability to deal this threat.\u00a0 Why India didn\u2019t perceive the two-front challenge as a real possibility for long?\u00a0 The\u00a0collusive China-Pakistan military threat\u00a0(i.e., China-Pakistan military are working in cooperation to contain India\u00a0on the&hellip; <a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/india-and-its-neighbourhood-relations\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">India and its Neighbourhood-Relations<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":61,"featured_media":74680,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1230,1351,1310,9],"tags":[1474,1333,1457],"class_list":["post-74626","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-9-pm-daily-articles","category-daily-news","category-daily-news-updates","category-public","tag-foreign_policy_india","tag-ir_0","tag-ir_02","entry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/India-should-be-ready-for-a-two-front-challenge.jpg?fit=1280%2C720&ssl=1","views":{"total":0,"cached_at":"","cached_date":1699990996},"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/74626","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/61"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=74626"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/74626\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/74680"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=74626"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=74626"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=74626"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}