Paul, Joshy M

Abstract
The evolving relationship between India and Japan is a development of great strategic significance for the Asia-Pacific region. Both India and Japan are militarily strong nations that are opposed to notions of hegemony, yet face numerous security challenges. Each has territorial problems with China, whose maritime conflicts in the South China Sea have made nations in Southeast Asia extremely anxious. The emerging Sino-Indian competition along with eroding US influence in the Indian Ocean Region makes the situation more complex. In the rapidly evolving balance of power equations, the India–Japan strategic relationship could be a significant game changer.
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