The Fault Lines Run Deeper Than You Think As the world's attention is drawn to the rising tensions between India and China, it's easy to get caught up in the geopolitics of it all.
However, scratch beneath the surface, and you'll find that the fault lines in this relationship run far deeper than just politics or history.
Former Indian foreign secretary and ambassador to China Nirupama Rao is clear about the issue: "India has been trying to befriend Pakistan, which has become an extension of China's strategic interests.