India is increasing its influence in Southeast Asia to counter China's dominance in the region. The growing rivalry between India and China, as well as the border clash in 2020, have prompted India to be more forceful in strengthening its presence in Southeast Asia. India has been stepping up its defense ties with countries like Vietnam and has called for China to abide by the 2016 arbitration decision on the South China Sea. Southeast Asian nations see India as an important player in shaping a more multipolar order and a way to remain neutral in the US-China conflict.

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