I get assigned to lead projects where I have to interact with vendors form my home country. Rest of the time I work as a developer. I know it makes sense and I'm natural fit. But is it racism?

What? No.

At least nothing you described is.

I can understand the best person for the job argument. Isn't it stereotyping though?
What about being looked over for other projects?
I can say I'm definitely qualified in those other areas as well.

As I'm saying it's not about the skill level. At least that's what I feel. I'm better in customer facing roles. I'm equal or better with coding and debugging skills which has been demonstrated and acknowledged by my peers too. In fact I'm put into difficult projects. The way I see it is I'm being used for my strengths without allowing me to grow or apply in other areas. This may be g8od from management POV but I feel I'm getting the raw end.

@TheCommoner282 it's not about dumb or intelligent.
As I read it, its between ppl who are on par or almost on par.

@TheCommoner282 I get it and that's what I think is happening.
Racist is probably not entirely correct term in this context. Bias or racial/cultural bias is more apt.
I feel because I was the right fit for the project, I got the role.
At the same time, I also feel the reverse is also true, i.e I didn't get the other jobs or got pigeon holed because of my or the other person's background.
What I mean is who would you choose if all things equal, one person went to the same school as you or barracks for the same sports team

@TheCommoner282 lol. There's always some kind of bias. Nobody can escape that

@zlice OMG, I think you missed the joke tag for your comment.