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Option 1: Look East policy for linking up with South-East Asia via Myanmar:
This option refers to the policy adopted by India to strengthen its relationship with South-East Asian countries by promoting economic and strategic cooperation. It aims to enhance trade, investment, and people-to-people contacts with these nations. This policy is indeed a part of India`s contemporary foreign policy in its relationships with its neighbors, so it is not the correct answer.
Option 2: Panchsheel:
Panchsheel is a set of guiding principles for interstate relations that were agreed upon by India and China in 1954. It emphasizes mutual respect for each other`s sovereignty, non-aggression, and peaceful coexistence. Although Panchsheel was an important aspect of India`s foreign policy in the past, it is not a significant part of contemporary Indian foreign policy with its neighbors. Therefore, this option is not the correct answer.
Option 3: Non-alignment:
Non-alignment refers to the policy of not aligning with any major power bloc in international relations. Historically, non-alignment played a crucial role in India`s foreign policy. However, in recent years, India`s foreign policy has shifted more towards strategic partnerships and alliances, indicating a departure from strict non-alignment