
Even after hearing farmers’ grievances, the new mediation committee is unlikely to propose sweeping changes to Modi’s agricultural reforms, raising the risk for more protests.
Even after hearing farmers’ grievances, the new mediation committee is unlikely to propose sweeping changes to Modi’s agricultural reforms, raising the risk for more protests.
As statements of support or caution begin to emerge, Stratfor analyzes countries’ initial responses and their likely reactions to the final outcome.
China’s reassertion of its 1959 border line with India has left little room for compromise, which will enable Beijing to reinforce its claims in the Himalayan region come spring.
New Delhi is hoping the new agricultural and labor reforms will help accelerate the Indian economy’s recovery from COVID-19, despite significant opposition from farmers.
Beijing's aggressive strategy is raising the risk of additional escalations and sustained conflict with New Delhi by creating a greater concentration of military assets in heavily disputed areas.
By Sim Tack
Recent claims of exchanged gunfire reflect a growing risk of military escalation on the border, where China's growing presence is prompting India to more assertively defend its claimed territory.
After years of infrastructure development and gradual encroachment, China is accelerating efforts to secure its military presence and access to water rights along the India-China border near Ladakh.
By Sim Tack
A look at what the coming week will bring -- and a list of recommended Stratfor articles from the week that was.
The two countries' deadly border clash has fueled a surge of anti-China sentiment in India that will prompt Modi to take a more aggressive approach against Beijing.
Modi has signaled a willingness to use force to manage border tensions with Beijing, which would mark a dramatic shift from India’s decadeslong strategy of dialogue and deconfliction.
By Rodger Baker