Impact of India-China Border Conflicts on the Changpas of Eastern Ladakh

The national security of a country is closely tied to the welfare of its border residents. The unsettled boundary dispute between India and China in Eastern Ladakh has far-reaching consequences for the well-being of the border residents in Ladakh. This analysis seeks to comprehend how this geopolitical disagreement has impacted the socio-cultural and economic activities. The research methodology incorporated includes data from books, journals, internet sources, and field interviews related to the subject. The findings of this study indicate that the socio-economic conditions of the border residents have been adversely affected by the ongoing boundary conflict between the two nations.