India's relations with neighboring South and South East Asian Countries : Perspectives on Look East to Act East Policy.

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$a Dynamics of Asian Development Series

$a Intro -- Preface -- Contents -- Editors and Contributors -- List of Figures -- List of Tables -- 1 Connecting Neighbours Through Ages: India's Relations with South and South East Asia -- Historical Legacies -- Decolonization: India's Relations with Her Eastern Neighbours -- India and South East Asia: The Post-1947 Era -- Reviving Linkages: India Looking East -- Act East Policy: New Momentum in India's Neighbourhood Policy -- Connectivity and Development Cooperation as Driving Forces: Reimaging BIMSTEC -- COVID-19 Pandemic and a New Vista of Connectivity -- About the Book -- References -- 2 India and South East Asian Relations: The Past Profile -- Introduction -- India and South East Asia in Ancient Past -- Routes -- Dynastic Spillover of Indian Culture to South East Asia -- Indian Communities in South East Asia -- Component of Indian Culture in South East Asia -- India and South East Asia During the Era of Colonialism -- Conclusion -- References -- 3 The "Look East Policy" of Bangladesh: An Opportunity for Building Complementary and Shared Development for Eastern South Asia -- Introduction -- Bangladesh's Look East Policy and Its Approach Towards Regional, and Subregional and Global Initiatives -- BRI and Indo-Pacific and Its Implications on the Geostrategic Relations in the Bay of Bengal (BoB) -- LEP of Bangladesh: Opportunities for Complementary Approach -- Concluding Observations -- References -- 4 Manifesting the South East Asian Dream: Understanding the Bhutanese Perspective -- Placing Bhutan in the Global Platform: A Brief Background -- Bhutanese Foreign Policy for the Win? -- Partnering with India: A Congenial Association to Reach South East Asia? -- Conclusion -- References -- 5 Nepal's Drive for Multimodal Connectivity -- Background -- Transport Infrastructures -- Multimodal Connectivity -- Transit Transport -- Issues and the Way Forward.

$a Conclusion -- Annex -- References -- 6 BIMSTEC and India's "Act East" Policy: Implications for Sri Lanka -- Introduction -- Sri Lanka Looking East -- India's "Act East" Policy and BIMSTEC Engagement -- From Look East to Act East -- BIMSTEC Within "Act East" Policy -- Opportunities for Sri Lanka -- Opportunities for Regionalism -- Opportunities for Trade and Investment -- Conclusion -- References -- 7 India's Act East Policy and Neighbouring Powers: India-Myanmar Relations -- India's Act East Policy and Neighbouring Powers: India-Myanmar Relations -- Connectivity -- Commerce -- Investment I -- References -- 8 India's Act East-Thailand's Go West in the New World Order -- Introduction -- Geopolitical Changes: A New World Order in the Making -- The US and a Situation of Declining International Power -- The People's Republic of China and Development Goals Towards Economic Opportunities -- India and South Asia: An Emerging Market Next Door -- RCEP is the Opportunity -- Further Economic Integration -- Policy Recommendations -- References -- 9 India-Malaysia Relations: Strategic Engagement in the Context of the Act East Policy -- Introduction -- The Beginning: Newly Independent States -- The Transition: Diaspora Ties and Disassociation -- Transformation: Old to New Diaspora to Cultural Diplomacy -- Malaysia-India Bilateral Ties in the Era of Act East Policy -- Socio-Economic Ties -- Islamophobia and Faux Pas -- Security Ties -- Conclusion -- References -- 10 Singapore-India Relations: An Enduring Convergence of Interests -- Introduction -- India, ASEAN and the Cold War: Opposite Sides of the Divide -- "Look East Policy": Singapore as First Mover -- 'Act East' and the Modi Era: Highs and Lows -- Indo-Pacific, Asia-Pacific and the Way Forward -- References.

$a 11 Education and Knowledge-Based Economy in India in the Last Two Decades and Some Suggestions to Vietnam -- Introduction -- Knowledge-Based Economy in India Over the Past Two Decades -- Economic Development Status of India -- Reasons for India's Economic Growth -- The Role of Education in the Indian Economy -- India's Educational "Superpower" Ambition -- Brain Gain in India -- Some Suggestions for Vietnam -- On the Vietnamese Side -- On the Indian Side -- Conclusion -- References -- 12 India and Indonesia in the Indo-Pacific: Time for a Greater Push -- Introduction -- Past Trends in India-Indonesia Relations: Why a Period of Relative Neglect? -- Change in Thinking: Easing of Ties -- India-Indonesia Relations Get Further Boost: Why? -- Recent Trends/Developments in India-Indonesia Relations -- The Way Ahead -- References -- 13 India's Act East Policy: China's Perceptions and Responses -- China's Perceptions on Look/Act East Policy -- Strategic Layout (1991-2002) -- Strategic Expansion (2003-2013) -- Strategic Partnership with Japan, Australia and the US (2013-Date) -- Strategic Goals and Limitations of India's Act East Policy -- China's India Dilemma in Indo-Pacific and Responses -- Conclusion -- References -- 14 Strengthening Maritime Connectivity Across the Bay of Bengal: India and Her Eastern and Southeastern Neighbours -- Introduction -- A Renewed Focus on Maritime Matters -- The Priority Projects in BIMSTEC -- Linking up Inland Waterways -- Development of Coastal/Short-Sea Shipping (Maritime Transport Cooperation) -- Situating India's Northeast in BIMSTEC Inland Waterways Network -- Conclusion -- References -- 15 Regional Integration in the Bay of Bengal Region in Post-COVID-19 Period -- Introduction -- Rising Bay of Bengal and the Coronavirus Pandemic -- Likely Trade Scenario in Post-COVID-19 -- 5th BIMSTEC Summit.

$a Post-COVID-19 Challenges and Regional Cooperation Contours -- Public Health -- Enhanced Trade Facilitation and Regional Connectivity -- Concluding Remarks -- References.

$a This book explores the dynamics of Asian development with a focus on India's relationships with its neighboring South and Southeast Asian countries. It examines the shift from India's 'Look East' to 'Act East' policy, highlighting the economic, social, and political impacts of this strategic orientation. Edited by Lipi Ghosh and Anasua Basu Ray Chaudhury, the work is a compilation of insights from a diverse group of scholars. The book addresses themes such as state intervention, neoliberal policies, globalization, and regional cooperation, with a particular emphasis on the rise of China and India. It aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of contemporary development issues in Asia, targeting an academic audience interested in international relations, development studies, and regional governance. $7 Generated by AI.

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