India Ups the Ante Against China in Beijing’s Lake
Decision to support UNCLOS decision lays down a regional marker
By: Salman Rafi Sheikh
The surprise reversal by India of its previously neutral stance to extend its support to the 2016 Arbitral Award on the South China Sea nullifying the legitimacy of China’s so-called “nine-dash line” is a step by Delhi to raise its regional profile and delineate a more vigorous role against Beijing.
China has ignored the July 12, 20…
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