India 4th most powerful nation in Asia but an 'underachiever': Lowy report

The USA holds the most power in Asia, followed by China and Japan

India is the fourth most powerful country in Asia, but it exerts less influence than expected given its available resources, a report released on Friday said. The United States of America (USA) holds the most power in Asia, followed by China and Japan.

According to Australia-based think tank Lowy Institute's 2023 Asia Power Index, the gap between India's resources and its influence in Asia is widening.

"This analysis reveals India to be an underachiever, performing less well than would be expected based on its size and available resources. Despite a small uptick in 2022, India's Power Gap has on balance