The Sino-Indian War of 1962 completely changed the landscape of international relations, ending in a Chinese victory and yet provoking a variety of reactions around the world. India's defeat in this war, and the loss of almost all its combat effectiveness, has led to the question of why India provoked this war.
The background and motivation of the Sino-Indian war are not only related to India's high-level decision-making, but also to Prime Minister Nehru's fanatical war decision-making and concentration of power. India's broken intelligence and military ties also had a great impact on the outcome of the war. The Indian top brass clearly miscalculated China's strength, which was the direct cause of the outbreak of the war.
The United States and the Soviet Union originally supported India, but ultimately did not intervene in the war because of international affairs. China made wise decisions to bring the war to a swift end, but missed the opportunity to intervene. After the end of the war, the reactions of various countries were also varied.
In Europe, countries such as Britain, Portugal and West Germany evaluated the war and generally believed that India was no match for China. Pakistan, on the other hand, welcomed India's defeat and became a staunch ally of China, which completely changed the landscape of relations between the two countries.
The outcome of the Sino-Indian war had a profound impact on international politics. India's defeat has led to a re-examination of the balance of power in international relations, and it has also influenced dynamics in international relations. For China, the victory in this war has brought about an increase in international status, but it has also brought more international responsibilities for China.