India's Role in the Indo-Pacific Region Strategic, Economic, and Security Perspective
Keywords:
Indo-Pacific, India, Strategic Autonomy, Maritime Security, Regional Connectivity, Defence Cooperation, Economic Engagement, Geopolitics, Regional Stability, Foreign PolicyAbstract
The Indo-Pacific has become a key region impacting modern-day global politics, economic integration, and maritime security. This study is based on the qualitative design that is entirely based on secondary data, so the strategic, economic and security importance of India in the Indo Pacific region is analyzed. The analysis is based on peer-reviewed literature, policy documents and government publications and reports from recognised international institutions, primarily published since 2015. The results reveal that India's central geography, growing diplomatic activities and its vision of a free, open, inclusive and rules based Indo Pacific render its strategic significance. The study also highlights the increasing contribution of India in the field of regional connectivity, economic cooperation, resilient supply chain, maritime security and defence cooperation. But some obstacles, such as geopolitical competition, the evolving security threats and implementation challenges have not dampened India's ability to flex its muscles in the region through a balanced diplomacy and strategic autonomy. Overall, the study suggests that India's multifaceted engagement positions it as a key player in promoting stability and sustainable development and cooperative regional governance in the Indo-Pacific region.
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