Regional peace at stake

In the current context, the situation between China and India regarding the Ladakh region is extremely tense and the armies of the two major countries are at swords’ point. Indian officials have informed that the latest row began in early May, when Chinese soldiers entered the disputed territory of Ladakh at three different points, erecting tents and guard posts.

Both countries have increased the number of troops at the disputed border. There are thousands of Chinese troops already on Indian territory. In this regard, Chinese president Xi Jinping urged that country’s military brass to achieve the targets of ‘strengthening’ China’s national defence and armed forces. 

Sometimes India has problems with Nepal, at other times, New Delhi tries to disrupt the Afghan peace process. India tries to promote unrest in Balochistan and now it has done the same in Ladakh and is trying to blame China for it. After all this, one thing is clear that India wants to exert its influence in the region and India has always held aspirations of becoming a global powerhouse. 

It is feared that the daily tensions may prelude to a major catastrophe. On the other hand, India continues to violate ceasefire along the Line of Control (LoC) with Pakistan.

In response to Indian incursions against Pakistan, Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi has said that in case of any aggression, Pakistan will defend them effectively. He also said that New Delhi’s aggressive policy against its neighbours was putting regional peace and stability at stake. 

The United Nations has closed its eye to this deteriorating situation. The peace-keeping force and the world powers have no idea that if a spark of war erupts, it will not only affect Asian countries but the whole world. Therefore, the United Nations and the international powers should take stern steps against India’s aggressive policy towards neighbours, which is putting the regional policy at the stake.