Srinagar, June 14 -- The geopolitical landscape of South Asia has entered a phase of subtle but significant transformation. At the center of this shift is an emerging pattern of strategic alignment between China, Pakistan, and Bangladesh-a triangle that places India at the center, geographically and geopolitically. While this formation is not a formal alliance, the growing confluence of interests and cooperation between these three countries-particularly under the influence of an assertive China-has raised alarm bells in New Delhi. The idea of being 'encircled' is no longer a mere theory; it is becoming a discernible structure in South Asian diplomacy, trade, military cooperation, and regional connectivity.Historically, South Asia has bee...