Asia Power Index Latest News
Recently, India has secured third ranking in the Asia Power Index 2025, while the U.S. and China occupy the first and second spots.
About Asia Power Index
- It is published annually by the Australia-based think tank, Lowy Institute.
- It assesses the ability of nations, particularly of those in the Asian continent, to influence their external environment.
- It is the seventh edition which evaluates the power of 27 countries and territories across Asia, based on 131 indicators across eight thematic measures, including Military Capability and Defence Networks, Economic Capability and Relationships, Diplomatic and Cultural Influence and Resilience and Future Resources.
Highlights of Asia Power Index 2025
- India ranks third for two measures: economic capability and future resources.
- India’s economic and military capability have both increased in the 2025 edition of the Asia Power Index.
- India’s weakest measure is defence networks, where it sits at 11th.
- India’s economy has continued to grow strongly and made small gains in terms of its geopolitical relevance – defined in terms of international leverage, connectivity, and technology.
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Last updated on June, 2026
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