A Relative Success in Addressing Border Militarization

Source: Rohit Kossery, http://www.media.photobucket.com

For those nations that believe that borders should not be heavily militarized, or who currently have militarized borders but hope to eventually reduce the infrastructure expenses that go into their borders, an example can be found in the success seen along the India-China border, also known as the McMahon line.  This border was drawn by the British during a conference (1913-1914).  The border was heavily militarized after 1935, with several wars and disputes (e.g. the Sino-Indian War of 1962) occurring along it.

Finally, in 1988, the two nations began to move toward settlement of their border disputes with a series of treaties.  Today, the border is still patrolled on both sides, but there is a diplomatic process for resolving possible violations of the treaties and the heavy military presence of the 1960s-80s has been greatly reduced.