The standoff in Doklam (2017) between two Asian giants has been solved in the present time, yet it seems that there will be many more such cases in the future. Analysts have presented a number of strategic views about the situation. Why had the two Asian economic and military titans suddenly clashed? Some regard this as a show of supremacy between two fast-developing economies within the same continent, whereas others perceive that this is an attempt to gain control over the booming South Asian market. It is believed that China may be devising a new strategy for India, which cannot be ruled out. The rivalry over who gains more influence in the regional politics, mostly in the SAARC model, has been on the agenda of both powers. China, by confronting India in Doklam, was seen to be trying to establish its hegemonic influence in the politics of South Asia.