01447nam a22001217a 4500008004100000100002200041245006200063260006700125300003900192520088400231650014301115773006701258250106b ||||| |||| 00| 0 eng d aDhakate, Shirish  a The elephant’s trumpet for taming the dragon (part ii) aU.S.I. Journal: Indian’s Oldest Journal on Defence Affairs  a154(637), Jul-Sep, 2024: p.457-467 aThis article delves into the complexities of China’s strategic culture and military stratagem, exploring their implications for India and the broader IndoPacific region. Through a nuanced analysis of China’s historical and cultural roots, the article examines the country’s approach to warfare, diplomacy, and economic development. It highlights the importance of understanding China’s strategic culture, which is shaped by its ancient philosophical traditions, including Sun Tzu’s Art of War. It also explores the implications of China’s rise for India, including the need for India to develop a more assertive and pragmatic approach to dealing with China. It concludes by outlining key elements of India’s China policy, including the need for patience, strategic communication, and economic growth.- Reproduced https://www.usiofindia.org/pdf/20241129145910.pdf  aChina, India, Strategic culture, Military strategy, Indo-Pacific region, Foreign policy, Sun Tzu, International relations, Defence studies aU.S.I. Journal: Indian’s Oldest Journal on Defence Affairs