Strategic Compass: The Geopolitics of India

India’s geopolitical identity is shaped by its ancient heritage democratic values and strategic location. Since 1947 it has pursued a pragmatic foreign policy rooted in non-alignment and strategic autonomy. With challenges like China’s rise tensions with Pakistan and regional instability India is shifting from reactive to proactive diplomacy. Its maritime ambitions federal diversity and regional outreach reflect its growing role on the global stage as a leading power.