Rahul Wankhede's Blog

  Act East, Look West, Engage North, Reconnect South: Anchoring India's Diplomacy   Introduction India’s foreign policy has undergone significant evolution over the past few decades, marked by a series of strategic initiatives that reflect the nation’s ambition to strengthen ties across global regions. As the world's largest democracy and a rising power, India has aimed to balance its diplomatic efforts, focusing on both immediate neighbors and far-reaching partners. The slogan "Act East, Look West, Engage North, Reconnect South" encapsulates the essence of India's contemporary foreign policy. This approach signifies its strategic outreach in the East, engagement with the West, diplomacy in the North, and cultural and economic connections to the South—all while anchoring its core principles of autonomy, development, and global cooperation.   Act East: Strengthening Ties with Asia India's Act East Policy has its roots in the Look East Policy initia...