Summary
The article discusses how India’s slow emergence as a regional security actor is a reflection of its strategic policy preferences. Topics covered include India’s prioritization of defense against local threats on northern land borders, vested interests in strategic relationships with Russia, China and Middle Eastern countries, and factors limiting India’s regional posture and partnership with the U.S. Also mentioned are recommendations for U.S. policy on ways to maximize potential policy convergence, the evolution of India’s strategic autonomy doctrine, and preparations made for large-scale direct conflict.
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