While India aspires to become a 'VISHION MITRA' given its orchestrated of 5th largest economy, largest population, etc, it shall remain BOXED UP IN SOUTH ASIA as per Happyman Jacket.

Geopolitical challenges faced: (1) Political instability in region: Fall of Taliban, milking scare in Myanmar, Fall of Prawn League in Bangladesh & turret in Sri Lanka (2) Anti-India sentiments: leverage from countries like Pakistan – #IndiaOut Campaign (3) Role of Chinese influence: by support to neighbors in form of BRI and upgrades in form of CPEC in Pakistan (4) Hegemonic first in Sri Lanka: CFEC in Pakistan