How India’s ‘practical’ alliances could reshape Indo-Pacific security
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India is increasing its diplomatic engagement with middle powers in the Indo-Pacific, amid concerns about the reliability of US security commitments in the region. Prime Minister Narendra Modi undertook a six-day tour from July 6 to 11, visiting Indonesia, Australia, and New Zealand, where he signed multiple agreements to strengthen bilateral ties. Analysts view this as part of New Delhi's strategy to build flexible partnerships that allow for cooperation on shared interests without formal alliance obligations.
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India is increasing its diplomatic engagement with middle powers in the Indo-Pacific, amid concerns about the reliability of US security commitments in the region. Prime Minister Narendra Modi undertook a six-day tour from July 6 to 11, visiting Indonesia, Australia, and New Zealand, where he signed multiple agreements to strengthen bilateral ties. Analysts view this as part of New Delhi's strategy to build flexible partnerships that allow for cooperation on shared interests without formal alli...
Uncertainty over future US security commitments in Asia.
Modi visited Indonesia, Australia and New Zealand during his tour.
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Uncertainty grows over the future of US security commitments in Asia.
South China Morning Post- Uncertainty over future US security commitments in Asia.
- India's partnerships allow cooperation without formal alliances.
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Loaded language removedIndia is stepping up engagement with Indo-Pacific middle powers as uncertainty grows over the future of US security commitments in Asia, with analysts saying New Delhi is building a web of partnerships that allows countries with different strategic interests to cooperate without joining a formal alliance.
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Uncertainty grows over the future of US security commitments in Asia.
South China Morning PostNew Delhi is building a web of partnerships that allows countries with different strategic interests to cooperate without joining a formal alliance.
OpinionIndia is stepping up engagement with Indo-Pacific middle powers.
South China Morning PostPrime Minister Narendra Modi went on a six-day diplomatic tour of the Indo-Pacific from July 6 to 11.
South China Morning PostModi visited Indonesia, Australia and New Zealand during his tour.
South China Morning PostModi signed a raft of agreements to boost cooperation with the visited countries.
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