Can democracy in South Asia withstand US-China rivalry?

Sagina Walyat, AsiaGlobal Fellows 2022, discussed her views on how recent South Asian developments such as political instability and the refugee crisis in Afghanistan, has altered regional dynamics with global implications in South China Morning Post. China's Belt and Road Initiative and the US's strategic alliances with countries like Pakistan are part of a strategic rivalry in the region. This competition may push India to adopt a more conciliatory stance towards China, presenting both challenges and opportunities with significant global repercussions.

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