India, Nov. 2 -- India's neighbourhood is currently undergoing one of its most turbulent phases in recent memory. Across the subcontinent, political transitions, internal conflicts, and shifting alliances have created a climate of persistent instability. The region that once hoped for cooperative growth has become a mosaic of unrest. Yet, a large part of the current turbulence appears to be manufactured by external players, who focus on keeping India engaged without directly intervening in India's rise as a global power. This turbulence has been instigated by external powers exploiting internal rifts to bring about undemocratic regimes in Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Nepal, and they now are working together for furthering the interests of th...