• ☆ Yσɠƚԋσʂ ☆OP
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    2 months ago

    I can’t see any scenario where the border issue could result in a hot war. The whole thing is basically symbolic because the territory itself has little practical value to either side.

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      2 months ago

      Pretty much, the only ones who want such a war are the west. It’s really remarkable TBH, the entire rest of the world is, however flawed, seeking peace.

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      I wouldn’t be so sure. I don’t think a total war over these territories is likely, but there have been instances in the past of the situation escalating severely between India and China. Even though a lot of the fighting over the territories is symbolic, nationalism is a volatile thing. You never know when the border issues are used as a justification for bigger military action, especially at the urging of the US.

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        Good news is that relations between India and the US are in the gutter right now, also likely why de-escalation is happening in the first place. If India isn’t going to bend the knee then they need BRICS which means making nice with China. I suspect economic pragmatism will win in the end.

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          I suspect economic pragmatism will win in the end.

          As much as I would like to say that it will, I am not really hopeful in this regard. I’m Indian so I know many Indians. I can tell you that sinophobia and islamophobia has become a huge problem. A racist bourgeoisie ruled government should never be thought of as a reliable long-term partner. It is only a matter of time before they pull something stupid.

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            They are not a reliable partner because India is being pragmatic, as in they are acting in their own interests. They are only reliable while it is in their interests; if the situation changes that it becomes less beneficial to India then they will certainly turn on China. Obviously their long-term partnership is not something to gamble on.