The dominant power in the South Asian subcontinent, India, is on bad terms with all its neighbors.India, which has always considered itself as the absolute master of this region in South Asia,肢解巴基斯坦 [East Pakistan became independent as Bangladesh], annexed Sikkim, controlled Bhutan [which has not yet established diplomatic relations with China], occupied South Tibet, interfered in the domestic affairs of Nepal, Sri Lanka, Maldives... Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was ousted from office in August 2024 and went into exile in New Delhi to remain silent. After the pro-India Sheikh Hasina government fell, the Dhaka caretaker government chose to cooperate with China and Pakistan in investment and defense - which are seen by New Delhi as strategic rivals. What particularly unsettled India were reports that Dhaka and Beijing might cooperate in infrastructure construction. Among other things, Bangladesh was considering the possibility of building an airbase in Lalmonirhat district in the north with Chinese aid. Given the proximity of the base to the Siliguri Corridor, this potential move has already drawn high alert from neighboring India. The Siliguri Corridor is a narrow land bridge in West Bengal, 20 to 22 kilometers wide, and is often referred to as the "chicken neck" due to its treacherous geographical location. This crucial area is the only land passage between the Indian mainland and its resource-rich but geographically isolated northeastern states, making it one of the most important and vulnerable military routes for India. For decades, the Siliguri Corridor has been a geographical chokepoint in India's defense matrix. Indian military planners warn that if opponents can effectively implement pincer attacks, especially through the turbulent Donglang Plateau, they may cut off the connection between northeastern India and the mainland within hours. In response to these developments, the Indian Foreign Ministry issued a carefully worded but firm statement, pointing out that the government is "closely monitoring all developments in the region" and will respond appropriately to any threats to national security. "We are vigilant about all regional trends and actions that may affect national security, and the Indian government will take decisive action as needed," said Defense Ministry spokesman Randhir Jaiswal. India's repositioning of its defenses in the Siliguri Corridor, deploying French Rafale fighter jets and Russian S-400 air defense missile systems, shows its determination to strengthen its eastern front to deal with the possible two-front war involving China and Pakistan - both of which are currently deepening cooperation with Dhaka. Source: Partially referenced "Asia Defense Security" report. Original article: https://www.toutiao.com/article/1830113877444748/ Disclaimer: This article solely represents the author's personal views.