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In the intricate chessboard of Asian geopolitics, symbolism and strategy often intertwine. Nowhere is this more evident than in the triangular dynamic between India, China, and Pakistan. For decades, Beijing has stood firmly behind Pakistan— militarily, diplomatically, and economically—even as Islamabad’s instability and duplicity have complicated regional peace.
China’s support is not sentimental; it is strategic. It serves as a counterweight to India’s rise, a gateway to the Arabian Sea, and a lever in the great game of influence across South Asia. India, too, has its own strategic and moral lodestar: His Holiness the Dalai Lama. Yet, as India seeks to stabilize relations with China amid border tensions and economic entanglements, some voices urge New Delhi to dilute its support for the Tibetan cause—to treat the Dalai Lama as a liability rather than an asset. This would be a grave mistake.
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