Abstract
Geoengineering involves intentional alteration of natural environmental systems and has become a strategic instrument, with China emerging as a prominent player. China’s large-scale weather modification and water diversion initiatives, especially in Tibetan Plateau present serious challenges for India. These activities threaten to disrupt the flow of trans-boundary rivers like the Brahmaputra and may potentially serve as tool for climate-based coercion. Such developments pose risks to agriculture, civilian populations and military operations in India’s border regions. This article examines the strategic implications of China’s geoengineering pursuits for India and recommends countermeasures to safeguard national security interests.
Key Words: Geoengineering, Weather Modification, Brahmaputra River, India-China Relations, Climate Warfare, National Security
