Stop appeasing the dragon

The biggest shortcoming of all treaties signed with China since 1976 has been the absence of military advice in border policy-making. Even during the recent Ladakh crisis, the Army Chief was called only on the 19th day to give a briefing. That the Chinese gamble had paid off could be the reason for Premier Li Keqiang’s broad smile which flashed in all photographs during his recent meetings with Indian leaders. Less than a month before Mr Li was to leave for his first destination abroad (India)...

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