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Background
Overview
Understanding India's strategic interests, foreign policy objectives, security challenges, and economic aspirations in its immediate maritime neighbourhood is crucial for UPSC. It reflects India's role as a net security provider in the region.
India's foreign policy places significant emphasis on the Indian Ocean Region (IOR) due to its strategic location, vital sea lanes of communication, and rich marine resources. India's engagement strategy aims to foster partnerships, ensure maritime security, promote sustainable development, and counter traditional and non-traditional threats across the littoral states.