China To Be India's Main Competitor Across Multiple Fields: Ex-Army Chief
THE RSS ENGLISH WORLD NEWS Geopolitical & Strategic Insights China To Be India's Main Competitor Across Multiple Fields: Ex-Army Chief NEW DELHI — In a comprehensive assessment of India’s long-term national security and geopolitical posture, former Chief of the Army Staff General Manoj Mukund Naravane stated that China is set to emerge as India’s principal long-term competitor across multiple domains, including political, economic, trade, and military spheres. Speaking at the launch of his book, The Curious and the Classified: Unearthing Military Myths and Mysteries , Gen. Naravane outlined the strategic differences between India’s primary external challenges—distinguishing between the immediate security threat posed by Pakistan and the systemic, multi-faceted challenge posed by Beijing. Key Strategic Takeaways Competitor vs. Enemy: Gen. Naravane deliberately characterized China as a "competitor" rather than an "enemy," pointing out that intense compet...