Ceylon, Nepal and the Emergence of Bangladesh

Consequent to the emergence of Bangla Desk, the power pattern in the subcontinent hasbeen restructured. India is now in a position of indisputable dominance in South Asia. In a way this is not a welcome development for India's smaller neighbours, including Ceylon and Nepal It invalidates their hitherto pursued strategy by restricting their diplomatic manoeuvrability within the region. It also deepens their existing psychological apprehension of India the 'colossus'.