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“Strategic autonomy is increasingly about expanding choices rather than maintaining equidistance among competing powers.” Analyse the changing meaning of strategic autonomy in India’s foreign policy.

Q5. “Strategic autonomy is increasingly about expanding choices rather than maintaining equidistance among competing powers.” Analyse the changing meaning of strategic autonomy in India’s foreign policy. (10 M)

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