Anand Kumar’s Article ‘Bangladesh’s Strategic Balancing and India’s Neighbourhood Challenge: China Will Move in if New Delhi Fails to Deliver’ Published in South Asia Monitor
July 24, 2026
Associate Fellow, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Dr Anand Kumar’s article ‘Bangladesh’s Strategic Balancing and India’s Neighbourhood Challenge: China Will Move in if New Delhi Fails to Deliver’ has been published in South Asia Monitor on 24 July 2026.
In several neighbouring countries, including Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Nepal, China has demonstrated an ability to move from agreements to implementation far more rapidly than many competitors. India, despite enjoying unmatched geographic and cultural advantages, has often struggled with delays, says Dr Kumar.
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