India’s Regional Power and the Asymmetry of Relations with Nepal and Bhutan: Between Dependence and Resentment India’s position in South Asia is often described in terms of primacy and preponderance. With its vast geography, population, economic capacity, and military strength, India inevitably plays the role of a regional power. However, this structural reality generates complex … Continue reading Comment on the view that India’s role as a regional power often leads to asymmetry in its relations with Nepal and Bhutan, generating both dependence and resentment.