India’s look east policy:
Vietnam’s pivotal role amidst China’s rising regional influence
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https://doi.org/10.5752/P.2317-773X.2024v12n3p51-73Palabras clave:
India, Vietnam, China, Act East Policy, Southeast AsiaResumen
India and Vietnam established a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in 2016. Both countries are important pillars in each other’s regional and global policies and strategies. In particular, Vietnam plays a very significant role in India’s Act East Policy since its announcement by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2014. This paper mainly utilizes qualitative analysis methods through secondary data sources to clarify Vietnam’s position and role in India’s Act East Policy in the face of challenges from China. The results show that India is enhancing defense-security and economic-trade cooperation with Vietnam to consolidate the strategic partnership and limit China’s influence in the country. The analysis highlights Vietnam’s strategic importance in addressing India’s security and economic interests in the South China Sea region, while counterbalancing China’s growing assertiveness. The study concludes that Vietnam plays a crucial role in India’s Act East Policy, helping India enhance its maritime presence, economic integration, and security cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region.
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