Srikanth Kondapalli is Professor in Chinese Studies at Jawaharlal Nehru University and currently chairman a second time of Centre for East Asian Studies. He is also an honorary Fellow at Institute of Chinese Studies, Delhi, Distinguished Fellow at Institute of Peace and Conflict Studies, New Delhi and Research Associate at Centre for Chinese Studies, University of Stellenbosch, South Africa. He is educated in Chinese studies in India and China earning Master of Philosophy and Doctor of Philosophy degrees in 1989 and 1995 respectively in Chinese Studies Division at JNU.

s across the country. These developments, specifically in the strategic domain of offensive orientation of the armed forces of China and their preparations, have led to concerns in Asia and beyond.