China went to war against India on this day 55 years ago. But the planning began much earlier

The Indo-China war began on October 20, 1962. A new book states that it was China that decided to go to war.

Bertil Lintner

· Oct 20, 2017 · 12:30 pm

Myanmar’s Rohingya crisis may open up a new frontier for terrorism, if not dealt with right

Condemnation alone won’t end the refugee crisis. A nuanced practical approach is needed.

Bertil Lintner

· Oct 02, 2017 · 11:30 pm

Himalayan power play: India watches worriedly as China woos Bhutan

China has begun courting the only neighbouring country with which it does not yet have diplomatic relations.

Bertil Lintner

· Sep 26, 2016 · 09:30 pm

Despite win in Myanmar by Aung San Suu Kyi's party, military still holds the reins

To break the political and economic power of the military will be an almost insurmountable task for the new government.

Bertil Lintner

· Nov 14, 2015 · 02:30 pm