India Becomes 3rd Most Powerful Nation in Asia, Surpassing Japan in Asia Power Index

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India has surpassed Japan to become the third most powerful nation in Asia according to the 2024 Asia Power Index.

An Overview of the News

• Strong post-COVID economic growth boosted India’s economic capability by 4.2 points in the index.

Increased Economic and Resource Strength:

• India improved in all resource measures, with a significant rise of 8.2 points in future resources.

• This growth highlights the potential demographic dividend from India’s youthful population, positioning it favorably compared to other Asian countries.

Diplomatic Influence and Geopolitical Stature:

• India’s diplomatic influence rose with increased participation in international dialogues, ranking sixth in the number of diplomatic activities.

• This enhanced India's geopolitical standing, further reinforcing its position as the third-largest power in the Asia Power Index.

Top 10 powerful countries according to the Asia Power Index:

1. United States

2. China

3. India

4. Japan

5. Australia

6. Russia

7. South Korea

8. Singapore

9. Indonesia

10. Thailand