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For more than two decades, Vishnu Som and Shiv Aroor have covered wars, national and international security - on land, at sea and from the air. Together, Som and Aroor, two of India's most credible Editors come together for an unmissable weekly podcast - Ctrl+Alt+Defence - a no-holds barred conversation between two of India's leading experts on critical themes that define India's security
China's Border Buildup | Ctrl Alt Defence Ep 46
Update on : Jul 4, 2026 20:21 (IST)
China's expanding footprint along the India-China border comes under the spotlight on this week's #CtrlAltDefence with Vishnu Som and Shiv Aroor.
NDTV's world-exclusive satellite investigation reveals new Chinese villages, roads and infrastructure in a part of Arunachal Pradesh occupied by China since 1959. The podcast raises fresh questions about Beijing's long-term border strategy.
Episode 46
Watch now: https://youtu.be/lxs0KDTKTPI
NDTV's exclusive satellite images reveal China's construction activities in a remote part of Arunachal Pradesh that it has encroached upon since 1959.
New border villages, roads and military-linked infrastructure explained
Why these developments matter despite diplomatic engagement between India and China
From Ladakh to Arunachal: How Beijing is changing facts on the ground
India's border infrastructure push and the race to match China's build-up
The McMahon Line, LAC and why the boundary dispute remains unresolved
China's military advantage, India's response and the strategic balance along the frontier
Can diplomacy with Beijing succeed without stronger military deterrence?
A detailed discussion on China's border strategy, India's military preparedness and what NDTV's exclusive investigation reveals about the future of the India-China frontier.
Watch now: https://youtu.be/lxs0KDTKTPI
New border villages, roads and military-linked infrastructure explained
Why these developments matter despite diplomatic engagement between India and China
From Ladakh to Arunachal: How Beijing is changing facts on the ground
India's border infrastructure push and the race to match China's build-up
The McMahon Line, LAC and why the boundary dispute remains unresolved
China's military advantage, India's response and the strategic balance along the frontier
Can diplomacy with Beijing succeed without stronger military deterrence?
