India has secured third ranking in the Asia Power Index 2025, while the U.S. and China occupy the first and second spots. Australia-based think tank, Lowy Institute, recently released its annual Asia Power Index, which assesses the ability of nations, particularly of those in the Asian continent, to influence their external environment.

As per its rankings, both India and China have scored better in various metrics and improved their standing than before, but a wide gap exists between the two. Another striking feature of the report is India’s steadily growing power, and in the year 2025, it will cross the threshold defined by the Asia Power Index for major power status.

The seventh edition of the Asia Power Index evaluates the power of 27 countries and territories across Asia, based on 131 indicators across eight thematic measures, including Military Capability and Defence Networks, Economic Capability and Relationships, Diplomatic and Cultural Influence, as well as Resilience and Future Resources.