India fortifies Siliguri Corridor as China eyes airfield in Bangladesh

Tensions rise in the region as reports suggest China may be planning an airfield in Bangladesh, a move that could bring it closer to India’s vulnerable Siliguri Corridor—also called the ‘Chicken’s Neck’. In response, India has deployed S-400 systems near the corridor and reinforced military presence. Meanwhile, China, Pakistan, and Bangladesh appear to be aligning in rhetoric and strategy.