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The India-China border dispute remains one of Asia's most complex and enduring geopolitical conflicts, rooted in colonial-era cartographic ambiguity and compounded by strategic mistrust. This paper explores the historical trajectory of the conflict, focusing on the contested regions of Aksai Chin and Arunachal Pradesh, and key milestones such as the Panchsheel Agreement and the 1962 war. By examining both historical and contemporary triggers--including the Doklam standoff in 2017 and the Galwan Valley clash in 2020--the study investigates how territorial claims, national identity, and strategic infrastructure development have shaped the enduring rivalry. Using a qualitative methodology grounded in Realist and Constructivist theories of international relations, the analysis highlights the political, economic, and regional security consequences of the dispute. The findings reveal that while diplomatic engagements have prevented full-scale war, the unresolved Line of Actual Control continues to serve as a flashpoint with serious implications for Indo-Pacific stability.