Contents
Abbreviations;
List of Illustrations;
Acknowledgements;
1. Introduction;
1.1 Literature Review;
1.1.1 India’s post-2014 Foreign Policy;
1.1.2 The Look East Policy;
1.1.3 The Launch of the Act East Policy;
1.2 Theoretical Perspectives;
1.2.1 Constructivism in International Relations;
1.2.2 The Overton Window Concept;
1.3 Methodology;
1.3.1 Qualitative Interview Design;
1.4 Research Problem and Questions;
2. From Look East to Act East – Real Transition or Mere Symbolism?;
2.1 The Look East Policy;
2.2 The Transition;
2.3 Dimensions of Act East Policy;
2.3.1 New Intent;
2.3.2 Renewed Focus on Culture;
2.3.3 Economic Cooperation;
2.3.4 Connectivity;
2.3.5 Focus on the Northeast;
2.3.6 Expansion in Geographical Scope;
2.3.7 Strategic Concerns;
2.3.8 Exploring New Alliances;
2.3.9 Multipolarity;
2.3.10 Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership;
2.3.11 Outcomes and Results;
3. Indian Strategy - Look East, Act East, Link West;
4. Challenges Under Act East Policy;
5. Conclusion;
Appendix 1: Interview Guide;
References.