May 21, 2026
✦The Hindu
India sees relations with China in a bilateral context, Beijing has never seen it that way: Vijay Gokhale
Former Foreign Secretary Vijay Gokhale said "China has always viewed conflict in a wider global geopolitical context". He explained that China's actions, including "grey zone coercion", are driven more by political goals than just territory. Gokhale's new book explores these motivations, offering insights for India's policymakers and the public.