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South Asia's largest country, India, has tried hard to keep trusted partners like Sheikh Hasina in Bangladesh and the Congress Party in Nepal in power. However, analysts warn that the work carries risks.

Nilanthi Samaranayake, a researcher at the East-West Center in Washington, said that as India developed close and personal ties with these small South Asian countries, there was resentment. Both the opposition and the people remember the issues.

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Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu reassured that his commitment to a ‘Maldives First’ policy would not compromise India’s security interests. During his first bilateral visit to India, Muizzu emphasized, “We are confident that our engagements with other nations will not undermine India’s security interests.” Known for his pro-China stance, Muizzu asserted that the Maldives will maintain strong…