The China-Pakistan alliance is expanding its strategic focus to India’s eastern frontier through the use of Bangladesh as a new front, according to information obtained . While Bangladesh had previously been hesitant to get involved in this alliance, economic pressures and the rise of Islamist radicalization are now creating fertile ground for external interference.
Recent comments made by Bangladesh’s interim leader, Muhammad Yunus, have raised concerns about the country aligning itself with Chinese and Pakistani geopolitical interests. Yunus’s statements about Bangladesh being the “only guardian of the ocean” for India’s landlocked Seven Sisters region and the potential for it to become an “extension of the Chinese economy” indicate a possible shift in alliances. Additionally, Yunus’s focus on the strategic use of Bangladesh’s seaports, such as Chittagong and Mongla, aligns with China’s goal of bypassing India’s regional dominance.
It appears that Pakistan is looking to capitalize on Yunus’s transitional leadership to further Chinese interests in relation to India. By creating a pressure point in the East, Pakistan is seeking to divert India’s attention from Kashmir and create a new area of contention. This move is part of a broader strategy by Islamabad to challenge India on multiple fronts.
The China-Pakistan alliance’s expansion into India’s eastern frontier through Bangladesh highlights the complex geopolitical dynamics at play in the region. As these alliances shift and evolve, it is crucial for India to remain vigilant and adapt its strategies to effectively counter external interference in its neighborhood.
