Publication

This paper examines the Chinese-Indian border dispute and its implications for regional security. The author explores the historical context and past efforts to address the problem by both Delhi and Beijing. He also describes how the dispute illustrates key features of China's strategy and behavior, with significant implications for all countries in the region. This leads the author to argue for a middle power coalition, free of the US and China, as the only way for countries such as India, Australia, Indonesia, Vietnam and Japan to ensure their security and to help provide regional stability.