Guwahati, May 7 -- Northeast India, known for its vibrant communities, rich traditions, and breathtaking landscapes, is increasingly at risk of becoming the epicenter of a conflict that could destabilize the entire nation.

As the rest of the world grapples with geopolitical unrest, this vibrant region, nestled against some of the most sensitive international borders, could become a focal point of larger strategic struggles.

The region's eight states share critical and porous borders: Manipur, Mizoram, and Nagaland with Myanmar; Arunachal Pradesh with China and Bhutan; Assam with Bhutan and Bangladesh; Tripura and Meghalaya with Bangladesh; and Sikkim with China, Bhutan, and Nepal. Mizoram also shares a border with Bangladesh.

The porou...