India is stepping up engagement with Indo-Pacific middle powers as uncertainty grows over the future of US security commitments in Asia, with analysts saying New Delhi is building a web of partnerships that allows countries with different strategic interests to cooperate without joining a formal alliance.Prime Minister Narendra Modi went on a six-day diplomatic tour of the Indo-Pacific from July 6 to 11, visiting Indonesia, Australia and New Zealand, and signing a raft of agreements to boost defence, maritime security and trade.The trip came within days of a visit by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi to India from July 1 to 3, when she and Modi signed several important agreements, including their first-ever joint defence co-development project focusing on naval systems and equipment.
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How India’s ‘practical’ alliances could reshape Indo-Pacific security
India is increasing its engagement with middle powers in the Indo-Pacific region due to growing uncertainty about US security commitments in Asia. Analysts suggest New Delhi is developing a network of partnerships that enable countries with diverse strategic interests to collaborate without forming formal alliances.
Biman MukherjiSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-07-19 · 05:00 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
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India is increasing its engagement with middle powers in the Indo-Pacific region due to growing uncertainty about US security commitments in Asia. Analysts suggest New Delhi is developing a network of partnerships that enable countries with diverse strategic interests to collaborate without forming formal alliances. Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently completed a six-day diplomatic tour of Indonesia, Australia, and New Zealand, signing agreements to enhance defense, maritime security, and trade. This visit followed a trip by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi to India, where both leaders agreed to their first joint defense co-development project for naval systems.
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India and Japan signed their first-ever joint defense co-development project focusing on naval systems and equipment.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi undertook a six-day diplomatic tour of the Indo-Pacific from July 6-11, visiting Indonesia, Australia, and New Zealand.
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India is increasing engagement with Indo-Pacific middle powers due to growing uncertainty over US security commitments in Asia.
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New Delhi is constructing a network of partnerships enabling cooperation among countries with diverse strategic interests without formal alliances.
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