New Delhi's growing rivalry with China, is also seen as influencing its strategic calculation to strengthen its presence.
India is taking major strides to expand its influence in Southeast Asia, a move that will allow countries to counter China's dominance in the region.
"India's 'Look East' policy began in 1991, well before China's growing assertiveness was a real problem in Southeast Asia," said Derek Grossman, a senior defense analyst at the Rand Corporation. "India certainly is becoming more ambitious in Southeast Asia. There is no doubt about it," said Harsh V. Pant, vice president for studies and foreign policy at Observer Research Foundation, a New Delhi-based think tank.Growing rivalry between India and China is seen as influencing New Delhi's strategic calculation in strengthening its presence.
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