As the Powerful Rise, Multilateralism of Yesteryears is in a Shambles

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- Pushpesh Pant

The enemies beyond India's borders continue to cause serious concern. The tensions along the disputed Himalayan border have thankfully reduced a little with the resumption of mutually agreed-on patrolling. However, it would be extremely unwise to celebrate a thaw. The Chinese have disappointed (if not betrayed) India in the past repeatedly. It isn't that they have blinked at India's military might in Ladakh; the reality is more likely a feint to lull us into a false sense of security.