An Indian army soldier near Zojila mountain pass, which connects Srinagar to Ladakh. Photo: AFP
An Indian army soldier near Zojila mountain pass, which connects Srinagar to Ladakh. Photo: AFP

Tibetan mind games: India’s edge in border dispute with China?

  • Despite a limited breakthrough, New Delhi appears to be playing the Tibet card in an effort to unsettle Beijing and gain an advantage on the ground
  • Reported plan to teach Indian officers the Tibetan language and culture is aimed at reading the enemy and making better use of local intelligence

An Indian army soldier near Zojila mountain pass, which connects Srinagar to Ladakh. Photo: AFP
An Indian army soldier near Zojila mountain pass, which connects Srinagar to Ladakh. Photo: AFP
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