India's foreign policy towards South Asia and the Indian Ocean under the impact of the new silk road

The 21st century implied for India a reformulation of its external strategies. One of the main challenges faced in the region is China due to the difficult political relationship as a result of unsolved borders disputes, and the strategic and economic implications of the New Silk Road. India has focused on accelerating its economic growth and on political cooperation with its neighbors. However, China's actions in South Asia and the Indian Ocean have led India to rethink its position in the region, but it does not have the necessary resources to carry out important projects. In the face of the challenge that China represents for India's national interest in the region, the aim of this article has been to analyze-through theoretical concepts linked to foreign policy analysis - India's actions towards its neighborhood and their results until now.