NEW DELHI–Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on his first-ever three-day state visit to the United States. His visit is expected to strengthen defense and technological cooperation between the two countries, as Modi seeks to bolster India’s place at the world’s top table. The event has attracted headlines in China as well, where communist leaders…

Commentary In highlighting concerns over India’s ties with China, India’s Minister of External Affairs Dr. S. Jaishankar stated: “The [India-China] relationship is going through a very difficult phase […]. I can’t have friction, coercion, intimidation and bloodshed on the border and then say let’s have a good relationship in other domains.” This very statement brings…

Commentary China’s Ministry of National Defense announced on Feb. 10 the withdrawal of troops from the Sino-Indian border. The next day, the Indian Defense Minister also confirmed the disengagement. It should be regarded as good news as China’s decision reduces the risk of military conflicts and maintains regional peace. However, on Feb. 19, China’s state-run…