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ADITYA HRIDAY UPADHYAYAIR 154· 2025

Question Q20GS2GS2

How do ASEAN centrality, rules-based order, and development partnership with Pacific Island states make Indo-Pacific a theatre of opportunity for India? What are the hurdles in realisation of an inclusive Indo-Pacific construct?

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Introduction

Hords: India- ASEAN celebrated 30 years of Diplomatic relationship in 2022.

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Main Body

Hords: India- ASEAN celebrated 30 years of Diplomatic relationship in 2022.

ASEAN Centrality:

1ASEAN states part of free trade associated with 19.6% trade of India from ASEAN.
2China+1 Policy of MNC helped in relocation of supply chain to ASEAN States.
3ASEAN states huge market of consumer, tourism and great relations of Bollywood, Tollywood movies.
4Peacing Myanmar linked to India's ASEAN policy.
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  • Contextualizes India-ASEAN 30-year milestone
  • Connects economic opportunity with cultural soft power
  • Links China+1 policy to supply chain diversification
  • Identifies Myanmar as strategic concern

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ADITYA HRIDAY UPADHYAY

AIR 1542025

Subject & Paper

GS2GS2

Topic

Indo-Pacific Strategy

ASEAN Centrality and Regional Partnership

ASEAN's Role in Indo-Pacific Architecture

Writing Stats

76

Total words

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structured, analytical

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