General Naravane says 'unresolved boundary’ between India and China causing difficulties in relations
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Why in news
Former Indian Army Chief General Manoj Mukund Naravane stated that the unresolved India-China boundary is a primary driver of bilateral tensions and called for a dialogue-based resolution.
Background
General Naravane compared the India-China boundary situation to the India-Bangladesh border, which is clearly demarcated. He cited the Land Boundary Agreement with Bangladesh as a successful model for resolving such disputes.
Facts for Prelims
- PostGeneral Manoj Mukund Naravane (retd.) is a former chief of the Indian Army
- FactThe India-Bangladesh border is clearly marked on maps as per the Land Boundary Agreement
- PlaceThe statement was made at the Dibrugarh University International Literature Festival
For Mains
Q. Discuss how unresolved territorial disputes and unilateral use of force impact India's strategic autonomy and bilateral relations with China.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Strategic friction: Unilateral use of force undermining the status quo and bilateral trust
- Diplomatic precedent: Utilizing successful bilateral boundary agreements as a framework for dispute resolution
- Security-Diplomacy nexus: Balancing military deterrence with the necessity of dialogue-based boundary settlements
Keywords: Strategic Autonomy · Status Quo · Territorial Integrity · Bilateralism · Demarcation
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