India’s Engagement with Afghanistan: A Critical Test of Regional Powerhood, Strategic Autonomy, and Security Diplomacy Introduction India’s engagement with the evolving political and security situation in Afghanistan—particularly in the wake of the Taliban’s return to power in August 2021—constitutes a decisive and multifaceted test of its ability to function as a credible regional power. With … Continue reading Does India’s engagement with the evolving political and security situation in Afghanistan constitute a critical test of its capacity to act as a credible regional power, particularly in terms of strategic autonomy, regional diplomacy, and security provisioning in South and Central Asia?
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What are the strategic, economic, and geopolitical aspirations underpinning India’s Look East Policy, and how has the policy evolved to address regional integration, maritime security, and balance-of-power dynamics in the Indo-Pacific region?
India’s Look East Policy: Strategic Evolution and Aspirations in the Indo-Pacific Introduction India’s Look East Policy, launched in the early 1990s under Prime Minister P.V. Narasimha Rao, marked a decisive shift in India’s foreign policy orientation. Emerging from the Cold War and a severe balance-of-payments crisis, India sought to re-engage economically and strategically with Southeast … Continue reading What are the strategic, economic, and geopolitical aspirations underpinning India’s Look East Policy, and how has the policy evolved to address regional integration, maritime security, and balance-of-power dynamics in the Indo-Pacific region?