Question Q.10GS2GS2

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

Main Body

ASEAN is a grouping of South-East Asian 10 nations which are culturally and economically connected. ASEAN is a cornerstone in Act East policy. (1) India currently has a trade deficit of $30 billion with ASEAN nations. (2) India receives its maximum FDI from Malaysia and Singapore. (3) ASEAN countries culturally connected through Buddha diplomacy and temple temples in Thailand and Cambodia. (4) Connectivity initiatives: like IMT (India Myanmar Thailand Highway), Mekong River paged, Kaladar Multi-modal connectivity, etc.

5Politically ASEAN have Annual summit with India, observer status of Quad in ASEAN Summit, etc. ASEAN in Indo-pacific Vision: (1) India wants a free, open and inclusive Indo-pacific. (2) Lower China: through involvement with Philippines, Vietnam in south China sea. (3) QUAD formatter: an Indo-pacific prosperity paradigm. (4) Malabar exercise with Australia, Japan and USA. (5) Supply of bulldozers, Jets, etc to Philippines, etc. (6) Port development (Sagon Mala) and security (Indian Navy) for Indo-pacific. ASEAN and India are siamese twins, progress of one will lead to progress of another.

168 words1 paragraphs

Conclusion

ASEAN and India are siamese twins, progress of one will lead to progress of another.

15 words

Diagram

Map showing India's location relative to ASEAN countries, highlighting the Indian Ocean region

Open original scan

Page 20

Topper

VIVEK SINGH

AIR 2762025

Subject & Paper

GS2GS2

Topic

Effect of Policies of Developed/Developing Countries and Indian Diaspora

International Relations

India-ASEAN Relations and Act East Policy

Writing Stats

183

Total words

Paragraphs