India’s Perspective on the Indo-Pacific: Vision, Strategy, and Geopolitical Realities Abstract India’s engagement with the Indo-Pacific marks a significant evolution in its strategic and geopolitical worldview. Once focused primarily on South Asia and the Indian Ocean, India now increasingly views the Indo-Pacific as a coherent strategic space that stretches from the eastern shores of Africa … Continue reading Examine India’s perspective on the Indo-Pacific as a strategic and geopolitical construct. Analyze how India envisions the region as free, open, inclusive, and rules-based, emphasizing maritime security, regional connectivity, and multilateral cooperation. Discuss India’s key initiatives such as SAGAR (Security and Growth for All in the Region), Act East Policy, and participation in forums like QUAD, while assessing challenges related to China’s assertiveness, resource constraints, and alignment with regional partners.