India has overtaken Japan for the first time in the list of most powerful Asian countries, according to Lowy Institute's Asia Power Index.
India's rise highlights its growth in economy, military power and potential to become a global superpower. Here's a list of most powerful countries.
Thailand is ranked 10th in the most powerful countries in Asia with a score of 19.8 out of 100.
Indonesia is the ninth most powerful country in Asia, with a score of 31.0.
Singapore ranks eighth in the list of powerful countries in Asia with a score of 26.4.
South Korea is in the seventh position on the list with a score of 31.0.
Russia exerts significant influence in Asia and is ranked seventh in the list with a score of 31.1.
Australia is the fifth most powerful country in the continent with a score of 31.9.
Japan has slipped to the fourth position in the list of powerful Asian countries with a score of 38.9.
India has overtaken Japan for the first time to become the third-most powerful country in Asia with a score of 39.1.
China is the second most powerful country in Asia and one of the two superpowers, with a score of 72.7.
The US remains the dominant superpower in Asia, leading first with a score of 81.7 out of 100.
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