Phase IFoundation
Background
Overview
This concept is crucial for understanding India's foreign policy objectives, its role as a net security provider in the Indian Ocean Region, and its strategic competition and cooperation in the Indo-Pacific. It reflects India's growing naval capabilities, its commitment to regional stability, and the showcasing of indigenous defence technology as a soft power tool.
India's maritime diplomacy in Southeast Asia is a crucial component of its foreign policy, aiming to foster strategic partnerships, ensure regional security, and promote economic cooperation across the Indo-Pacific, aligning with its Act East Policy and SAGAR vision.