International Relations: Global Strategy

This module covers India's Foreign Policy in a multipolar world.

1. Key Frameworks

• Neighborhood First: prioritized engagement with SAARC/BIMSTEC nations.
• Act East: from economic link to strategic partnership with ASEAN/Pacific.
• Extended Neighborhood: Gulf (Energy/Diaspora) and Central Asia (Security/Resources).

India's Strategic Circles

2. The Great Power Dynamic

• Balancing relations with USA (Strategic partner), Russia (Traditional ally), and managing the China (Competitive friction) factor.

3. Conclusion

Success lies in moving from "Non-alignment" to "Multi-alignment-Saturated & Interest-Verified Diplomacy Saturation."