India-China: Tensions rose after India and China accused each other of violating an informal and disputed border known as the Line of Actual Control (LAC),

India-China: Tensions rose after India and China accused each other of violating an informal and disputed border known as the Line of Actual Control (LAC), where a physical alteration between border guards from both sides in early May left dozens injured. Crisis Group expert Pierre Prakash says although alleged incursions are not uncommon in the Himalayan region during the summer months, when both sides intensify patrols, face-offs are usually resolved locally. But the latest escalation, which some sources say may be driven by China’s response to India’s construction of a new road in the area of Pangong lake, is highly unusual, involving stand-offs in multiple locations and military reinforcements on both sides. Both parties should redouble diplomatic efforts to quickly de-escalate a potentially dangerous situation.