Phase IFoundation
Background
Overview
India's pursuit of strategic autonomy is a fundamental aspect of its foreign policy and its role in the global order. Understanding the challenges and successes in maintaining this autonomy across various domains (trade, energy, security) is critical for GS2.
Strategic autonomy refers to a nation's capacity to pursue its national interests and make independent foreign and economic policy decisions, free from external coercion or undue influence, while engaging in multilateral cooperation.