India and China's Border Deal: Impact on Alliances

Last week at the BRICS meeting, India and China agreed to withdraw troops from two points in Ladakh. Some call this historic, but not everyone is so optimistic. This deal doesn't resolve their territorial disagreements in Ladakh and other areas. China claims parts of India, like Arunachal Pradesh. Observers say this deal has a broader geopolitical impact, challenging U. S. efforts to contain China. Washington has formed defense partnerships, like AUKUS and Quad, but this border pact could affect their unity. Some analysts believe India may now be less keen on challenging China as part of Quad, weakening the group's effectiveness. However, India doesn't want to be seen as anti-Western. BRICS is becoming too big and diverse to be effective, with India's growing importance causing problems for China. In the end, the fundamental differences between China and India may worsen as India grows stronger.