Analyse how the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan and its Indo-Pacific strategy have redefined its engagement with South Asia. Comment on the argument that U.S. foreign policy in South Asia has oscillated between strategic neglect and tactical engagement.

U.S. Withdrawal from Afghanistan, the Indo-Pacific Strategy, and the Redefinition of Engagement with South Asia The United States’ approach to South Asia has undergone profound shifts in the last two decades, culminating in the withdrawal from Afghanistan in August 2021 and the consolidation of its Indo-Pacific strategy. These developments have not only recalibrated Washington’s strategic … Continue reading Analyse how the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan and its Indo-Pacific strategy have redefined its engagement with South Asia. Comment on the argument that U.S. foreign policy in South Asia has oscillated between strategic neglect and tactical engagement.

What strategic, economic, and geopolitical imperatives have driven the evolution and articulation of India’s Look East Policy?

Strategic, Economic, and Geopolitical Imperatives Behind India’s Look East Policy Introduction India’s Look East Policy (LEP), formally launched in the early 1990s under the Narasimha Rao government, marked a significant recalibration of Indian foreign policy towards East and Southeast Asia. Emerging in the wake of the Cold War, it was conceived both as a response … Continue reading What strategic, economic, and geopolitical imperatives have driven the evolution and articulation of India’s Look East Policy?

Critically Evaluating Whether Deepening India’s Strategic, Economic, and Diplomatic Engagement with Southeast Asia Aligns with Its Long-Term National Interests and Regional Power Aspirations Introduction India’s engagement with Southeast Asia represents a critical axis in its evolving foreign policy architecture, particularly in the context of shifting regional balances, economic interdependence, and strategic realignments in the Indo-Pacific. … Continue reading Critically evaluate whether deepening India’s strategic, economic, and diplomatic engagement with Southeast Asia aligns with its long-term national interests and regional power aspirations.