South China Sea and China (2011-2017)

[Backwards Observer]

India picks a quarrel with China
By M K Bhadrakumar

India, which has been wetting its toes sporadically in the South China Sea in the recent years, is apparently taking the plunge to wade waist-deep into the troubled waters. It is a historic move - be it there is no clarity whether merely tactical or strategic. But it is historic; India's "Look East" policy acquires swagger. The Sino-Indian geostrategic rivalry is not going to be the same again.

India picks a quarrel with China - Asia Times - Sept 17, 2011.

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