INDIA & CHINA: Rivals, Neighbors, and the Future of Asian Geopolitics
⁰The relationship between India and China is one of the most consequential—and complicated—in modern geopolitics. As two ancient civilizations turned modern powerhouses, their paths have intertwined, clashed, and diverged in ways that continue to shape not only Asia but the global order. Creator: daboost | Credit: Getty Images Copyright: daboost A Historical Perspective The roots of the India-China relationship stretch back centuries through trade routes, Buddhism, and diplomacy. However, in modern history, the 1962 Sino-Indian War marked a turning point. That short but impactful conflict over a disputed Himalayan border left deep scars on bilateral ties. Despite efforts at normalization in the decades since, territorial tensions have never truly disappeared. The Border Question: A Fault Line of Tension At the heart of the India-China geopolitical rivalry lies their disputed border, known as the Line of Actual Control (LAC). The regions of Aksai Chin (claimed by India, controlled by Ch...