Sino-Indian War

A dispute over Himalayan border.

The war ended with Chinese declaration of ceasefire.

A disputed border between China and India

Individual Level Analysis

Indian leaders’ misperception over Chinese military power.

However, Chinese troops advanced over Indian forces.

Nehru's hopes for pan-asianism.

Jawaharlal Nehru

State Level Analysis

Indian belief in non-alignment as an alternative to the bipolar system.

Chinese belief that Maoist interpretation of communist revolution was purer than the Soviet model.

Systemic Level Analysis

The questioning of India’s established border by China undermines both Indian sovereignty and security.

Systemic Level Analysis

Indian interests over defense of the McMahon Line.

India’s perception of the international system.

Systemic Level Analysis

Chinese security was undermined by India.

The anarchy in the international system played a significant role in the actions of the PRC on the border issue.

Systemic Level Analysis

International aid to India.

So; a systemic level analysis is more suited to explaining the actions leading to the Sino-Indian War.

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