This article examines Mongolia’s role in India’s Act East Policy, highlighting prospects and challenges for engagement.
India launched the Act East Policy in 2014 to deepen its relations with countries in Southeast and East Asia. Mongolia’s geopolitical positioning—between Russia and China—makes it a geopolitical fulcrum linking South and Northeast Asia. Despite its status as a small power, Mongolia’s democratic tradition, mineral wealth and its strategic position can help extend India’s presence in the Northeast Asia. The article examines the prospects and challenges of engaging Mongolia in India’s trade, economic and diplomatic activities under the Act East Policy
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