'China's aggressive posturing in the South China Sea affects freedom of navigation and maritime security in the Indo-Pacific.' Discuss India's stakes and stance.

Exact Syllabus Pointer

India and its neighbourhood, bilateral, regional and global groupings, agreements involving India, diaspora, international institutions (UN, WTO, IMF).

Syllabus Tags:South China Sea Disputes UNCLOS Principles Freedom of Navigation India Oil Exploration (OVL)Indo-Pacific Maritime Rules

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Discovered through overlapping concepts: South China Sea Disputes, UNCLOS Principles, Freedom of Navigation

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