India Surpassed Russia became 3rd most powerful country in the world

A rise of the new global power

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There is a significant geopolitical development happened recently; India has been ranked the third most powerful country in the world, According to the latest Asia Power Index published by the Lowy Institute, an Australia-based think tank renowned for its credibility in geopolitics.

This comes as a significant achievement for India, marking its ascension above global powers like Russia and Japan. The announcement has sparked discussions in media outlets, with several Indian government ministers tweeting in support, emphasising India’s growing geopolitical clout in the Indo-Pacific region.

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The Importance of the Asia Power Index

The Asia Power Index evaluates countries based on eight key metrics that determine their overall influence: economic capability, military power, resilience, future resources, economic relations, defence networks, diplomatic influence, and cultural influence.

According to the report, the Indo-Pacific region — stretching from the Middle East to the United States —…