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This report explores how India works both above and below the regional level in order to secure its diplomatic and economic priorities. In particular, the text's authors examine five influences or factors that have shaped India’s relations with its neighbors -- 1) the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation; 2) New Delhi's role as a humanitarian actor; 3) supra-regionalism and sub-regionalism; 4) border politics; and 5) democracy promotion. The authors conclude by speculating on how these influences/factors might impact India's foreign policy in the future, and by arguing that a more inclusive and engaged type of leadership by India could help resolve some of South Asia’s most vexing and intractable problems.