India–China reset: From Galwan storm to tactical calm; how long can this balance hold?

India and China have resumed high-level engagements and reopened trade channels after years of frosty relations, a move driven by mutual necessity rather than trust. While diplomatic and commercial ties see a surface thaw, deep-seated rivalries and unresolved border disputes persist, raising questions about the sustainability of this fragile detente.

India–China reset: From Galwan storm to tactical calm; how long can this balance hold?
India and China have resumed high-level engagements and reopened trade channels after years of frosty relations, a move driven by mutual necessity rather than trust. While diplomatic and commercial ties see a surface thaw, deep-seated rivalries and unresolved border disputes persist, raising questions about the sustainability of this fragile detente.