The Indo-Pacific region positions itself as one of the world's most significant geo-strategic and economic features, replacing the emphasis erstwhile enjoyed by the Atlantic-Pacific region. Any treaty that aims to secure the region needs to confront issues relating to not only defence, maritime trade and security but also technology, connectivity and the blue economy. Therefore, the changing contours of security in the region call for greater participation by India in pursuance of its bid to become a responsible regional power. The Indo-Pacific region constitutes significant strategic and security interests for New Delhi, which is why attempts at increasing engagements and alliances in the region need to be comprehensive. The decisive shift in New Delhi's strategy for the region signals the rising importance of the Indo-Pacific region in determining India's peace and security, countering Chinese influence and emerging as a responsible regional power.

Source: Bangkok Post May 31, 2018 22:18 UTC