The article discusses the fraught relationship between China and Bhutan, characterized by China's aggressive tactics known as 'gray zone warfare.' Bhutan lacks a demarcated border with China, leading to continuous encroachments and territorial claims by the latter. This situation aims not only to assert China’s dominance but also to strategically undermine India, Bhutan's powerful neighbor, particularly over the crucial Siliguri Corridor. The historical context dates back to China's annexation of Tibet, further complicating Bhutan’s sovereignty and security.
The decades-long cat-and-mouse game between China and Bhutan illustrates how the lack of a demarcated boundary invites various tactics of aggression, dubbed 'gray zone warfare.'
While Bhutan is the small player in the equation, China's ambitions appear to extend beyond its borders, utilizing Bhutan as a strategic pawn against India.
The military and civilian encroachments by China into Bhutanese territory are part of a larger strategy to undermine India's sovereignty over its northeastern regions.
Bhutan's ongoing struggles reflect a significant geopolitical dynamic, where size and might dictate the nature of regional interactions, with dire consequences for smaller nations.
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