South Asian Geopolitics

Why it matters

• Determines regional stability through the management of cross-border security challenges and territorial disputes.
• Influences the effectiveness of regional multilateral frameworks in fostering economic integration and connectivity.
• Reflects the strategic competition between major global powers seeking to expand their influence within the Indian Ocean Region.
• Impacts domestic policy formulation regarding migration, resource sharing, and maritime security.

How it is asked

Focus on the shift from bilateralism to regionalism, the role of non-state actors in security, the impact of connectivity projects on sovereignty, and the strategic importance of the Indian Ocean in the context of the Indo-Pacific construct.