Did India Just Lose Strategic Foothold Against Pakistan? Reports Claim IAF Vacated Ayni Air Base in Tajikistan

The closure of Ayni effectively reduces India’s strategic reach in Central Asia, at a time when regional power dynamics are being reshaped by China’s growing influence and Russia’s renewed assertiveness.

​The closure of Ayni effectively reduces India’s strategic reach in Central Asia, at a time when regional power dynamics are being reshaped by China’s growing influence and Russia’s renewed assertiveness.