Question Q.10GS2GS2

"ASEAN is the cornerstone of India's Act East Policy and its Indo-Pacific vision." Elucidate.

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ASEAN as a group of 10 South East Asian countries formed in 1967. India and Asean relations are historical and based on strongultural and economic ties. (1) Asean - cornerstone of India's Act east policy: Connectivity, India-Myanmar 4 North East bilateral highway, Better engagement tourism, marine security, technology. Curb Chinese development, Balance India's economic security, interest.

2Indo-pacific vision: free, open, Rule Based Indo-pacific region. • Asean helpful to curb chinese aggression at south china Sea. • Protection of trade passed through Indo-pacific region. • Curb piracy in this region. • Military cooperation, Naval exercises, Intelligence sharing for better monitoring. • Balancing Global order- Balancing China, USA in Indo-pacific, Asean nations are key pillars. India promote SAGAR doctrine, IORA group, India-Asean ties in multiple fields to ensure strength ties between them.

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Star diagram showing ASEAN at center with connections to: North East Connectivity, India-Myanmar bilateral highway, Better engagement-tourism, marine security, technology, curb Chinese development, Balance India's economic security interest

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POOJA SONI

AIR 2492025

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GS2GS2

Topic

India and its Neighborhood - Relations

International Relations

ASEAN and India's Act East Policy

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