Vivek Katju

Vivek Katju, a former Indian diplomat with extensive experience in strategic affairs, joins Antara Ghosal Singh, a China scholar at the Observer Research Foundation, to delve into the complexities of India-China relations. They explore whether India should prioritize normalizing ties despite ongoing boundary disputes. Key discussions include historical precedents for engagement, the implications of the Galwan Valley clashes, and China's regional strategies. The duo weighs the benefits of rekindling trade against trust issues stemming from geopolitical tensions and past conflicts.