Ayan JainAIR 16 · CSE 2023 · 215 wordsTheir whole copy
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In the last few years and decades, Asia has risen to be the region of fastest growth; With the rise of India, China and other regional powers, the Indo-Pacific also assumes great geo-political significance.
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Significance of the region
Highest rate of economic growth in the world, which attracts other countries as investors and active players.
High availability of natural resources (eg. Water, minerals like coal)
Strategic location (India, China, Russia and Africa are here).
High amount of global trade (eg Melacca strait).
India and China are two powerful countries poised to be global leaders.
Demographic advantage: This region has extremely high population.
Presence of terrorism which threatens trade and stability.
Military bases present here eg Diego Garcia, Djibhouiti, Reunion Islands.
Constant struggle for power (eg. China's expansionist policies in South China Sea).
This region will soon be at the centre of major global decisions.
Potential of growth in the region since most countries are still developing.
Huge significance of Indian Ocean from trade and strategic / military perspective.
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Thus, the Indo-Pacific region has assumed significance, and India can make best use of it to pursue our economic and strategic interests with others' cooperation (eg. SAGAR: Security and growth for all in the region)
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