Winter will alter the India-China Power Equation

Situation assessment as on 03 August, 2020

In the border clashes many Indian and Chinese soldiers fatally succumbed to hypoxia (low oxygen levels because of the altitude) and hypothermia (excessive cold). Starting September, adverse weather conditions could put the Chinese at a disadvantage. The study examines related aspects including winter’s impact on operational logistics in Ladakh, role of the Air Force in winter, military and other options etc 

Situation assessment as on 3 August (2,810 words)

Price: Rs 800/-

Date of SS: 3, August 2020