Asean News
Raja Mandala: Where Geography Is Destiny
India's problem is not about competing with China in South Asia, but managing its messy interdependence with the neighbours with some strategic vision and...
Raja Mandala: Reviving an Old Friendship
As India reaffirms the centrality of ASEAN for Asia's peaceful future this week, New Delhi must back its words with concrete proposals for stronger...
Examining Civil Society Legitimacy
A series of essays by leading scholars and activists on efforts around the world to improve and defend civil society's legitimacy. Source link
Diplomatic Implications of the South China Sea on the Indo-Pacific Region
China's actions in the South China Sea will likely have adverse consequences for the global maritime order. Such actions require a sustained and intentional...
Bridging the Bay of Bengal: Toward a Stronger BIMSTEC
India and other countries around the Bay of Bengal should invest greater resources in the multilateral institution BIMSTEC to promote regional connectivity and shared...
Reimagining the Bay
The resolution of many outstanding maritime territorial disputes and the tentative steps for political and security cooperation in the region provide the basis for...
Connecting the Bay of Bengal: The Problem
Beyond its economic potential and strategic significance, the Bay of Bengal distinguishes itself globally by abysmal levels of integration, reflecting a deep divide between...
Reactivating a Legacy of Integration Through BIMSTEC
While trade liberalization and transportation infrastructure should remain BIMSTEC's key priorities, the Bay of Bengal will not re-emerge as a regional space unless there...
