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India's Act East Policy and Regional Cooperation

Author(s) Sabrina Laltanpuii, Jyotika Teckchandani
Country India
Abstract India’s Act East Policy was launched in 2014 by the Indian government, transitioning from ‘Look East Policy’ which emerged in the early 1990s marking a shift on its foreign policy, showcasing India’s commitment to fostering deeper engagement with Southeast Asia across economic, strategic, and security dimensions with ASEAN nation as its core focus. This paper examines on the evolution of Look East Policy to Act East Policy, exploring innovative approaches taken on enhancing regional cooperation under the Act East Policy framework, focusing on multidimensional strategies that encompass cultural integration, economic connectivity, and sustainable development. The study highlights on India’s active engagement with ASEAN nation, playing a significant role in shaping it’s relations with Southeast Asian countries under the Look East Policy which later evolved into the Act East Policy. Key areas of exploration includes the significant role of Northeast India in the country’s Act East Policy due to it’s strategic location, having shared borders with several Southeast Asian countries. Through an analysis on the latest developments and initiative taken under the policy, prioritizing on infrastructural developments and connectivity projects in the region, this research aims to provide insights into the progress of India's role in regional cooperation through Act East Policy.
Keywords ASEAN, Look East, Act East, Waterways, Connectivity, Indo-Pacific, Economic Cooperation, Regional Integration, Security, North East India.
Field Sociology > Politics
Published In Volume 7, Issue 2, March-April 2025
Published On 2025-04-12
DOI https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i02.38459
Short DOI https://doi.org/g9fb5s
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