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China’s Military Rise and India’s Strategic Deterrence
In this episode of Carnegie Insights, host Dinakar Peri unpacks the most consequential developments shaping India’s defense and strategic landscape over the past weeks. The discussion opens with an assessment of the United States Department of War's annual report on China’s military modernization, focusing on its implications for India, including the inclusion of Arunachal Pradesh within China’s stated core principles and the evolving dynamics along the Line of Actual Control.
By Dinakar Peri
Published on January 9, 2026
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