The overview highlights priorities. First, sustained dialogue on border management is essential to reduce mistrust. Second, expand economic cooperation in mutually beneficial sectors. Third, build confidence through military-to-military exchanges. Fourth, collaborate on global issues such as climate and trade. Fifth, encourage people-to-people contact to reduce stereotypes. The overview stresses that Sino-Indian rapprochement will remain a complex process requiring vision, compromise, and long-term commitment.
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Abstract
This monograph analyzes Sino-Indian relations, focusing on their quest for rapprochement. It traces the history of conflict and cooperation, from the 1962 war to economic engagement in later decades. The study examines border disputes, security concerns, and areas of convergence such as trade and climate change. It highlights the role of regional institutions and third-party influences. The monograph concludes that Sino-Indian rapprochement remains fragile but vital for Asian stability.
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BIISS (1989). Sino-Indian Quest for Rapprochement Implications for South Asia. Bangladesh Institute of International and Strategic Studies (BIISS). https://doi.org/10.0000/monograph-65-mef7zp