Ladakh standoff unlikely to end soon

Narrowing of differences on competing territorial claims along the LAC might take weeks, if not months, of hard-nosed negotiations.Without some give and take on both sides, the impasse will be hard......

China's economic diplomacy

Trade offers are bundled with support for authoritarian rulers, arms sales and debt waivers, writes ND Batra. China is using its growing trade power to enhance its global influence, especially in......