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Triangular Relationships in Asia-Pacific

Triangular relationship is a unique relation among three nations which is exclusive of the mutual relationship between any two nations of the three. According to Adelman (2001), the nations involved in triangle must have significant regional influence and any shift in the position by any nation can alter this balance of power. This essay talks about two such triangles in the wider Asia-Pacific region. The objective of this essay is to understand the interaction between the three sides and how it determines the balance of power in the region.   One such triangle exists between China, India and Pakistan. There is a mutual mistrust between India and China since the brief border war between the two nations in 1962. India and Pakistan share a more acrimonious relationship as they have fought four wars since they became independent in 1948. The relationship between China and Pakistan has been friendly for a long part of their histories. The triangu...