To what extent does India’s transition from the “Look East Policy” to the “Act East Policy” represent a strategic recalibration aimed at addressing the structural and geopolitical limitations of its earlier engagement with East and Southeast Asia? Critically evaluate the normative, institutional, and geopolitical dimensions of this policy shift in light of regional connectivity, economic integration, and strategic imperatives in the Indo-Pacific region.

India’s Transition from Look East to Act East Policy: A Strategic Recalibration in the Indo-Pacific Introduction India’s foreign policy has undergone a significant transformation in its approach to East and Southeast Asia, marked by the transition from the “Look East Policy” (LEP) initiated in the early 1990s to the “Act East Policy” (AEP) articulated in … Continue reading To what extent does India’s transition from the “Look East Policy” to the “Act East Policy” represent a strategic recalibration aimed at addressing the structural and geopolitical limitations of its earlier engagement with East and Southeast Asia? Critically evaluate the normative, institutional, and geopolitical dimensions of this policy shift in light of regional connectivity, economic integration, and strategic imperatives in the Indo-Pacific region.

Assess the strategic ramifications of India’s transition from the ‘Look East Policy’ to the ‘Act East Policy’ in the context of evolving regional geopolitics and India’s Indo-Pacific engagement.

Assessing the Strategic Ramifications of India’s Transition from the ‘Look East Policy’ to the ‘Act East Policy’ in the Context of Evolving Regional Geopolitics and India’s Indo-Pacific Engagement Abstract India’s foreign policy evolution from the ‘Look East Policy’ (LEP) of the early 1990s to the more assertive ‘Act East Policy’ (AEP) since 2014 marks a … Continue reading Assess the strategic ramifications of India’s transition from the ‘Look East Policy’ to the ‘Act East Policy’ in the context of evolving regional geopolitics and India’s Indo-Pacific engagement.

What are the socio-economic and geopolitical implications of India’s ‘Look East’ Policy on its North-Eastern region?

India’s ‘Look East’ Policy and Its Implications for the North-Eastern Region: A Socio-Economic and Geopolitical Assessment Introduction India’s 'Look East' Policy (LEP), launched in the early 1990s and subsequently rebranded as the 'Act East' Policy (AEP) in 2014, marked a strategic reorientation of Indian foreign policy toward Southeast Asia. Initially aimed at fostering economic and … Continue reading What are the socio-economic and geopolitical implications of India’s ‘Look East’ Policy on its North-Eastern region?