Note: This article was originally published in The Economic Times on 29 September 2018.  ERIA research activities was featured.

Proactive foreign policy, booming economy and vibrant democracy, among others, have been helping India to scale new heights, and is becoming one of the emerging superpowers of the world. Initiatives like Act East, Neighbourhood First, Link West, Connect Central Asia, Indian Ocean Outreach, First Track Diplomacy, etc. are some manifestations of India’s proactive foreign policy that have received accolades. (Read the full article by using the link above).