बंगाल की खाड़ी में नया शक्ति-संतुलन उभर रहा है। अमेरिका-बांग्लादेश सैन्य एवं व्यापारिक समझौता हिंद-प्रशांत क्षेत्र की भू-राजनीति को नए सिरे से परिभाषित करेगा तथा भारत के लिए अवसरों के साथ-साथ चुनौतियाँ भी उत्पन्न करेगा।
Pakistan-sponsored narco-terrorism along India’s western borders is a serious security concern. Technological advancements, particularly the use of Chinese drones, have enabled the smuggling of drugs along with small arms, posing a persistent challenge that Indian security forces continue to counter effectively.
Since February 2026, Bangladesh has transitioned from the Awami League’s electoral autocracy to BNP-led one-party dominance. The BNP’s landslide victory and the Awami League ban have concentrated power, sparking fears of a return to authoritarian rule.
PM Modi’s brief Abu Dhabi visit underscores India’s deepening strategic ties with the UAE amid Hormuz tensions. Beyond booming trade and oil pacts, it signals growing security cooperation, maritime awareness, and multi-alignment to shield India’s energy lifelines in a volatile Gulf.
Vietnam's President Tô Lâm's recent visit to India upgraded ties to an Enhanced Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. Both nations are deepening defence, maritime and economic cooperation, poised to play a key role amid South China Sea tensions and Indo-Pacific realignment.