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India's Minister of External Affairs, S. Jaishankar, is embarking on a tour of Southeast Asia to project India's influence in the region. India's strategic orientation, known as the Act East Policy, aims to fortify maritime security and contribute to a unified and secure maritime realm in the Indo-Pacific. India's emergence as a central force is driven by the need for a counterbalance to China's dominance. Despite challenges, India's economic potential, digital infrastructure, and technological advancements position it as a pivotal figure in the Indo-Pacific. India's rise teeters on navigating economic and geographical disparities, but Prime Minister Modi envisions a united India leveraging economies of scale and equitable resource allocation. India's international commitments, demographic advantage, and progress in poverty alleviation contribute to its growing influence in the Indo-Pacific. India's leadership in advocating for a rules-based order and a cooperative outlook solidifies its role as a beacon of economic and security foresight in Asia. [Extracted from the article] |
