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THE HIMALAYAS: A NATURAL BARRIER AND STRATEGIC CHALLENGE FOR INDIA

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The Himalayas are considered from the perspectives of both a physical obstacle and a geopolitical one for India in this analysis. India, China (Tibet), Pakistan, Nepal, and Bhutan, as well as other nations in South Asia, all have their climates and landscapes influenced by the Himalayas. There is discussion of the geological process that led to the formation of the Himalayas as a consequence of the collision between the Indo-Australian tectonic plates. The report emphasizes the Himalayas’ strategic importance to the Indian Subcontinent in light of the Indian Ocean’s geopolitical relevance. It acknowledges the existence of serious difficulties in the Himalayan area, which are of vital strategic relevance to India. Most of these problems stem from geopolitical tensions, such as disagreements over territory with China, Pakistan, and Nepal. The majority of the material included in the report was gleaned from secondary sources, which include things like books, journals, reliable online sources, grey literature, and websites. The purpose of this article is to analyze this data in order to throw light on how to reduce India’s strategic problems in the Himalayan area. Scholars, academics, politicians, decision-makers, and others interested in foreign policy, security, and strategic influence at borders will find the insights given in this article useful. The research adds to our knowledge of the intricate dynamics in the Himalayas and sheds light on approaches that might assist India meet the strategic difficulties it faces there. In sum, this study investigates the Himalayas’ double role as a natural barrier and a geopolitical issue for India. The report highlights the region’s geopolitical importance and offers suggestions for addressing the strategic problems India faces. Those tasked with formulating foreign policies and tactics in the Himalayan environment may find this study’s conclusions useful.

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