Indo-Pacific Strategy — Mains Questions

Analyze how India's Indo-Pacific Strategy addresses the challenges posed by China's Belt and Road Initiative while maintaining strategic autonomy. Discuss the effectiveness of this approach.

Examine the role of ASEAN centrality in India's Indo-Pacific Strategy. How does India balance its partnerships with major powers while maintaining ASEAN's leadership role in regional architecture?

Critically evaluate the economic dimensions of India's Indo-Pacific Strategy. To what extent do initiatives like IPEF and SCRI serve India's economic interests while contributing to regional prosperity?