India - China: India’s First Moves on the Digital Front

Situation assessment as on 06 July, 2020

In a statement of intent, the government, opting for coercive diplomacy, has banned 59 Chinese apps.  Citing “emergent nature of threats,” the government said they were engaged in activities “prejudicial to sovereignty and integrity”, defence, security and public order. The study explains the logic / impact of the decision along with an expert analyses of the emerging ‘bipolar digital landscape.  

Situation assessment as on 6 July (3,150 words)

Price: Rs 800/-

Date of SS: 6, July 2020