01548nam a22001577a 4500 528722 528722 250106b ||||| |||| 00| 0 eng d Dhakate, Shirish 61671 The elephant’s trumpet for taming the dragon (part ii) U.S.I. Journal: Indian’s Oldest Journal on Defence Affairs 154(637), Jul-Sep, 2024: p.457-467 This 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 China, India, Strategic culture, Military strategy, Indo-Pacific region, Foreign policy, Sun Tzu, International relations, Defence studies 61672 U.S.I. Journal: Indian’s Oldest Journal on Defence Affairs STRATEGIC STUDIES AR 0 0 ddc 0 0 403815 IIPA IIPA 2025-01-06 154(637), Jul-Sep, 2024: p.457-467 AR134916 2025-01-06 AR