Asia Power Index
- The Asia Power Index is an annual assessment that measures the ability of countries to shape and respond to their external environment and evaluates the power dynamics of countries across Asia.
- It is published annually by the Australia-based think tank, Lowy Institute
- India scored 40.0 out of 100, secured the third rank, and crossed the threshold for “major power” status for the first time.
- India ranks third for two measures: economic capability and future resources.
- India’s weakest area is defence networks, where it ranks 11th.
