Future Conflict Between India and China? What is the “Chicken’s Neck”, the Most Vulnerable Region in India that China is Eyeing (Siliguri Corridor)

• This corridor is crucial for the transport of goods and people, as well as being vital for India’s national security;
• China has increased its military presence near the Siliguri Corridor, especially in the Chumbi Valley region of Tibet and Bhutan;
• An armed conflict could not only destabilize the region, but also weaken the BRICS’ global position.

Amid tensions between India and China, a narrow strip of land, known as “Chicken’s Neck”, emerges as a point of vulnerability for India.

The dispute over this important region not only puts India’s territorial integrity at risk, but also has potential implications for regional stability and global geopolitics.

What is the Siliguri Corridor and what is its importance?

Imagine a narrow strip of land, just 17 km wide at its narrowest point, that connects a large region to the rest of the country. This is the Siliguri Corridor, often called “Chicken’s Neck”.

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