Abstract:
The last decade has witnessed a dramatic transformation of India's foreign
and economic policies. These changes have fundamentally enhanced India's profile in Asia and beyond. India has forged significant ties with the economically dynamic parts of Southeast Asia, signed an important free
trade agreement with Singapore, become a member of the ASEAN Regional
Forum (ARF), and has broadened its relationship with Japan. Through the
forging of multiple bilateral and multilateral ties, it is seeking to assert itself
as a significant actor in the region.
