“The India–Japan partnership is moving from strategic convergence towards strategic coordination.” Explain the factors underlying this transition and the areas in which operational cooperation can be deepened. Assess the constraints to its emergence as a consequential security partnership.

Topic: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests Q4. “The India–Japan partnership is moving from strategic convergence towards strategic coordination.” Explain the factors underlying this transition and the areas in which operational cooperation can be deepened. Assess the constraints to its emergence as a consequential security partnership. (15 M) …