Question Q.10GS2GS2
"ASEAN is the cornerstone of India's Act East Policy and its Indo-Pacific vision." Elucidate.
Main Body
ASEAN is a multilateral organization consisting of 10 countries of south-east asia.
Members: Philippines, Indonesia, Brunei, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Myanmar, Laos, Vietnam, Cambodia
Cornerstone of India's Act East Policy:
1Trade: India has made worth of to bilateral with ASEAN countries [Example: India-ASEAN FTA]
2Cooperation through multilateral org. [Example: India is member of CARICOM]
3Connectivity projects of India worth
east to ASEAN countries [Example: IIMTF Trilateral Highway]
4Cultural contiguity with ASEAN countries [Example: Buddhism, Naga people]
Constitute of its Indo-Pacific union:
1. ASEAN as gateway to Pacific ocean
2. Malaysia's abrupt as crucial point
3. Continuity in sea lanes of communication through EFC-ISL.
106 words5 paragraphs
Examiner score
0.7/10Open original scan
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Topper
Hrishikesh Rajendra Alase
AIR 612025
Subject & Paper
GS2GS2
Topic
India and its Neighborhood - Relations
Indo-Pacific Vision and Act East Policy
ASEAN's role in India's regional strategy
Writing Stats
106
Total words
5
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formal
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