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China’s Expanding Footprint in South Asia: Perceptions and Responses of India and the Smaller South Asian States

Journal of Asian and African Studies

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Abstract

Journal of Asian and African Studies, Volume 61, Issue 3, Page 2398-2411, May 2026.
This paper investigates the diverse perceptions and reactions of India and the smaller South Asian neighbors to China’s expanding footprint in South Asia. While India clearly views China’s BRI-led economic linkages with the smaller neighbors as serious ...