A
A binding military alliance with a single superpower bloc.
B
A foreign policy framework allowing a nation to pursue sovereign interest without binding alignment to any single power bloc.
C
An economic policy restricting all forms of foreign direct investment.
D
A trade pact that mandates zero tariffs on energy imports.
Correct answer: (b) A foreign policy framework allowing a nation to pursue sovereign interest without binding alignment to any single power bloc.
Explanation
Option B is correct because strategic autonomy describes a nation's ability to act independently and pursue its sovereign interests in foreign policy without being tied to a specific power bloc. Options A, C, and D describe contrary or unrelated concepts.
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