ABSTRACT: THE ARCHITECTURE OF ASYMMETRIC INTERDEPENDENCE The geopolitical landscape of South Asia as of December 20, 2025, is defined by a singular, paradoxical equilibrium between The Republic of India and The People’s Republic of China. This relationship, characterized by high-intensity military posturing along the Line of Actual Control and deepening industrial reliance, serves as the … Leggi tutto Rifles in the Snow, Parts in the Factory: India’s High-Stakes Gamble on Asymmetric Interdependence with China