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

The enemies beyond India's borders continue to cause serious concern.

- Pushpesh Pant

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 the deployment and display of India's military might in Ladakh; the reality is more likely a feint to lull us into a false sense of development and social justice programmes.