Khaled Ahmed writes: India is not going to step into the war of a “geostrategic response” to China in South and Southeast Asia

Khaled Ahmed writes: India is not going to step into the war of a “geostrategic response” to China in South and Southeast Asia

Delhi is unlikely to opt for an escalation with China that affects its economy

MAY 30, 2020 9:56:47 AM

India’s position in South Asia and the Gulf has gained acknowledgement because of its economy — note the Arab investment which has gone to India instead of Pakistan — and China is a peripheral challenger in the region, in addition to being one of its biggest trading partners.