
India has overtaken Japan for the first time in the list of most powerful Asian countries, according to Lowy Institute's Asia Power Index.
Image Source : PTIIndia's rise highlights its growth in economy, military power and potential to become a global superpower. Here's a list of most powerful countries.
Image Source : PTIThailand is ranked 10th in the most powerful countries in Asia with a score of 19.8 out of 100.
Image Source : ReutersIndonesia is the ninth most powerful country in Asia, with a score of 31.0.
Image Source : ReutersSingapore ranks eighth in the list of powerful countries in Asia with a score of 26.4.
Image Source : ReutersSouth Korea is in the seventh position on the list with a score of 31.0.
Image Source : ReutersRussia exerts significant influence in Asia and is ranked seventh in the list with a score of 31.1.
Image Source : PTIAustralia is the fifth most powerful country in the continent with a score of 31.9.
Image Source : ReutersJapan has slipped to the fourth position in the list of powerful Asian countries with a score of 38.9.
Image Source : ReutersIndia has overtaken Japan for the first time to become the third-most powerful country in Asia with a score of 39.1.
Image Source : PTIChina is the second most powerful country in Asia and one of the two superpowers, with a score of 72.7.
Image Source : PTIThe US remains the dominant superpower in Asia, leading first with a score of 81.7 out of 100.
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