Melting Peace: Climate Change and Militarization on India-China Border

In the world's highest battleground, the Siachen Glacier, soldiers patrol frozen silence while beneath their boots the Earth melts not just from rising temperatures, but from the consequences of human conflict. Along the volatile India-China border in the Himalayas, climate change and military escalation are colliding in dangerous ways.

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Chander Shekhar

The writer is currently the Research Associate in DSA magazine. He is a Gallantry Awardee recognised by the Indian Army, holds a Master's degree in Disaster Studies from JNU, New Delhi.

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