| Summary/Abstract |
The developments discussed above, pertaining both to the strategies of exter nal and internal balancing are pointers to the Indian Navy’s propor tionate response through a strategy of counter power-projection and operational tempo in its areas of interest, resulting in bolstered maritime presence and outreach, embellishing its credentials as an “outcome-oriented”, vigilant security
provider in the Indo-Pacific. A scrutiny of the official documents and declarations of these cooperation paradigms reveals the emphasis on greater collaboration in both traditional and non-traditional security dynamics among the stake-holders.
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