The Bay of Bengal Flank: India’s Three-Front Dilemma and Its Implications for Taiwan

India's long-standing two-front strategic dilemma involving Pakistan and China may be escalating into a three-front problem. This shift is driven by a major political realignment in Bangladesh, which is now actively strengthening its defense and diplomatic ties with both Pakistan and China. Dhaka is pursuing significant arms deals with Beijing and Islamabad, including fighter jets and artillery, while simultaneously freezing military cooperation with New Delhi. This potential encirclement could preoccupy India with its own borders, limiting its capacity to act as a strategic counterweight against China in a potential Taiwan conflict. Consequently, Beijing might face less pressure on its western flank, allowing it to concentrate more military resources in the Pacific.