Phase IFoundation
Background
Overview
This concept is fundamental to understanding India's approach to international relations, its ability to navigate complex geopolitical landscapes, and its pursuit of a greater role on the global stage, especially in regions vital to its interests like West Asia.
Strategic autonomy is a core principle of India's foreign policy, enabling it to make independent decisions based on its national interests, free from external pressures. Multi-alignment complements this by fostering engagement with multiple global powers and blocs simultaneously, rather than committing to exclusive alliances.