Military Standoffs — Mains Questions

Analyze the evolution of confidence-building measures in India-China border management and evaluate their effectiveness in preventing military standoffs. Suggest improvements to the existing framework.

Military standoffs along the India-China border serve multiple strategic purposes beyond territorial assertion. Critically examine this statement with reference to recent incidents.

Compare India's approach to managing military standoffs with China versus its approach with Pakistan. What factors account for the differences in strategy and outcomes?