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25 June 2026

U.S. military command name change

The topic provides significant context regarding shifting U.S. strategic frameworks in the Indo-Pacific and South Asia, which directly impacts India's foreign policy and regional security architecture.

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Notes

  • The U.S. military command covering the region from the U.S. West Coast to India's western border has been renamed from 'US INDOPACOM' to 'US PACOM'.
  • The 2018 shift to 'Indo-Pacific' was intended to reflect the growing strategic significance of the Indian Ocean and the Indian subcontinent.
  • Current U.S. strategic trends indicate a potential shift toward a 'G-2' framework, emphasizing spheres of influence and a potential recalibration of U.S.-China relations.
  • The Quad (India, Japan, Australia, U.S.) faces challenges, including a reduced agenda, lack of mention in the 2026 U.S. National Defense Strategy, and setbacks in technological cooperation.
  • The 'Islamabad MoU' between the U.S. and Iran includes provisions for U.S. force withdrawal from Iran's proximity, demining of the Hormuz Strait, and a $300 billion reconstruction fund.
  • U.S. foreign policy is increasingly active in South Asia, with the appointment of a dedicated Special Envoy for South and Central Asia and increased diplomatic engagement with regional neighbors.
  • India faces a strategic need to re-evaluate its regional policy, including the potential revival of SAARC, BIMSTEC, and trilateral maritime cooperation frameworks.

Questions

  1. Analyze the evolving strategic significance of the 'Indo-Pacific' concept in the context of shifting global power dynamics and its implications for India's regional security architecture. 150 words
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  2. The emergence of new regional security arrangements and the recalibration of major power relations necessitate a proactive approach to India's neighborhood policy. Discuss the challenges and opportunities for India in revitalizing pan-regional frameworks like SAARC and BIMSTEC to maintain its strategic influence in South Asia. 250 words
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Prelims

  1. The term 'Indo-Pacific' was formally adopted by the U.S. military command in 2018 to primarily recognize the growing strategic importance of which of the following?

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