China’s “Five Fingers”: The Himalayan Power Struggle From Ladakh to Arunachal
The Himalayas are often described as a natural wall separating the great powers of Asia. But in strategic terms, the mountains are becoming less of a barrier and more of a contested frontier. From the high-altitude deserts of Ladakh to the valleys of Arunachal Pradesh, from Nepal’s mountain corridors to Bhutan’s disputed frontier and Sikkim’s strategic passes, the Himalayan region is witnessing a…
