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Mains issueGS-2Editorials17 August 2026

India is losing West Asia, but it is not too late

Source: thehindu.comOriginal report

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The article highlights India's diminishing influence in West Asia, despite past strategic successes like the I2U2 agreement and the Chabahar port lease. It questions India's current strategy in the region amidst significant geopolitical shifts and evolving security architecture.

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The article highlights India's diminishing influence in West Asia, despite past strategic successes like the I2U2 agreement and the Chabahar port lease. It questions India's current strategy in the region amidst significant geopolitical shifts and evolving security architecture.

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