What is Act East Policy: India’s Act East Policy is a diplomatic initiative with focus on the extended neighborhood in Asia-Pacific region to strengthen economic and strategic ties. The Act East policy signifies a proactive approach to engage more deeply with the region, encompassing political, economic, and cultural dimensions. It was first announced by Prime Minister Modi in 2014 in the ASEAN Summit in Myanmar. This policy builds on the earlier Look East Policy enhancing partnerships in trade, investment, security and connectivity....