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India’s Act East policy (2018x48)

: 04, 2018

Throughout its history, merchants and missionaries from India introduced new beliefs and ideas in Southeast Asia, leaving a significant mark in the region. Today, India’s influence remains visible in the ancient relics and Hindu temples as well as the diaspora communities that are spread throughout the area. As part of his Act East Policy, Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeks to revive that tradition in response to Beijing’s geopolitical surge.