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Old 10-29-2004, 18:33 PM   #4 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by KONTAKT ERA
Hi im new to this forum. My name is Michael. I just wanted to know what would happen in a borderline war between india and china. I am an american, but my parents are indian. I would appreciate it if anyone who is Chinese or Indian replies, he will not bash either ones country, just answer my question, if you are so kind.
My view - A whole bunch of people are going to die over some bragging rights over a few pieces of rock that no one in their right mind would want. Which is precisely why both armies do not want a fight. The politicians, however, ...

Strictly from an academic PoV, the InA is in somewhat of a superior position than the Chinese. Not enough to conquer Tibet but enough to take the fight to the Chinese. Whether they can win is another question but the fight would not be on Indian territory.
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