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India's regional primacy wanes as China expands influence in South Asia

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India's regional influence is diminishing as smaller South Asian nations find themselves with more geopolitical options. China is strategically expanding its influence through economic and military ties, particularly with Pakistan and Bangladesh. This shift highlights the need for India to maintain its regional leadership through mutually beneficial engagements rather than relying solely on geography. AI

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India's regional primacy wanes as China expands influence in South Asia

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Syed Munir Khasru ·

    India is losing its regional primacy as Beijing and Washington move in

    South Asia is undergoing a gradual but important shift. Smaller states now command a widening array of options, and India’s primacy is quietly giving way. The lesson is clear. Regional leadership can no longer rest on geography and must be sustained through credible and mutually …

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