Act East Policy, an extended version of Look East Policy, is relevant in the present Geopolitical scenario in the Indo-Pacific. It focuses on ASEAN nations and extends its horizon to include Mongolia, Japan, South Korea, Pacific Island Oceans, and Australia. The policy also considers India's North-East region as a gateway to ASEAN. It emphasizes cooperation in Commerce, Culture, Connectivity, Capacity Building, and Security. AEP involves alliances like QUAD and aligns with Japan's "Free and Open Indo-Pacific Strategy." Several projects have been initiated, and AEP counters China's aggression in the South China Sea and the Indian Ocean.< a href="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/education/news/upsc-2024-expert-guide-questions-on-act-east-policy-answered/articleshow/105873222.cms">READ MORE
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