Adjustment of India’s Foreign Policy for Southeast Asia in the Time of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and its Impacts on India - Vietnam Relationships

Abstract

Objective: The purpose of the article will present and analyze the adjustment of India’s foreign policy towards Southeast Asia under Prime Minister N. Modi and its impacts on Vietnam - India relations. Theoretical framework: In this study, International Relations theories such as those of Realism, Liberalism and Constructivism have been used to clear the goals, approaches and content of India’s policies for Southeast Asia, the adjustment of Prime Minister N. Modi towards ASEAN and Southeast Asian countries. Method: The author uses historical methods, interdisciplinary research methods and comparative methods to present and evaluate India’s foreign policy with ASEAN and Southeast Asian countries under Prime Minister Modi compared to before and evaluate the impacts of this adjustment on Vietnam - India relations in the future. Results and conclusions: Historically, India has reached Southeast Asia by way of peace, trade and religion. Entering the 21st century, Southeast Asia is one of the focal points in India’s strategic adjustment to the Asia-Pacific region because of its extremely important geo-political and geo-economical position. However, India’s foreign policy before 2014 (Look East Policy) was primarily “observation” rather than “action”. Since Prime Minister Narendra Modi came to power in May 2014, the Look East Policy has been adjusted into the Act East Policy to expand the goals, scope and areas of cooperation, and enhance the actions and strategic priorities in relations with its extended neighbor Southeast Asia. Implication of the research: This adjustment has greatly impacted on India, Southeast Asian countries and the Vietnam - India Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. The article provides some policy implications for Vietnam to promote the Vietnam - India Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in the coming time. Originality/ Value: This study is an elaborate, comprehensive and systematic work of the authors through an international approach.

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