Why the Chicken Neck Conspiracy Might Backfire on Pakistan and Bangladesh

As Pakistan and Bangladesh strengthen their diplomatic and military ties, South Asia’s strategic dynamics are shifting. High-level meetings between Pakistani generals and Bangladesh’s interim government, along with proposals like Karachi Port access and defense cooperation, signal a growing partnership that could test India’s eastern defenses. Yet geography favors India—Bangladesh’s narrow corridors near Tripura and West Bengal lie within quick reach of India’s Eastern Command, which is equipped with specialized terrain units and integrated air defense. Meanwhile, Myanmar emerges as India’s strategic ally and buffer, hosting key projects like the Kaladan Multimodal Transit and collaborating on counter-insurgency operations. As Dhaka leans closer to Islamabad, India’s discreet alignment with Myanmar may serve as its sharpest response—precise, layered, and decisive if provoked.