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Ongoing political and economic instability in South Asia is a cause of concern for New Delhi. The repercussions from such turbulence may adversely affect India's economic growth as well as its geostrategic position in South Asia as China seeks to exploit these volatilities to its advantage, writes Joseph E Fallon.
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