Written by Mae Chow and Shakthi De Silva
Ultimately, Bangladesh's ability to maintain constructive engagements with China and India will not only shape its own future trajectory but also contribute significantly to the stability and prosperity of the broader Indo-Pacific region.
Read MoreWritten by Eve Register
It will be important for BIMSTEC to learn from the mistakes of the BRI if it is to work as a viable alternative for countries in the Bay of Bengal region.
Read MoreWritten by Bhumika Sevkani
The development of these seaports is particularly crucial for the smaller landlocked countries of South Asia such as Nepal and Bhutan.
Read MoreWritten by Apoorva Jain
South Asia is increasingly facing threats from natural, technological, and complex disasters. Meanwhile, coordination failure is turning natural disasters into catastrophes. Disaster aid and relief can be an effective diplomatic tool in the region.
Read MoreWritten by Nilanthi Samaranayake
Outreach to address COVID-19 economic distress perpetuates the inaccurate perception that Sri Lanka is heavily indebted to China and is therefore prone to advancing Beijing’s geostrategic ambitions.
Read MoreWritten by Nitasha Kaul and Dechen Rabgyal
While the challenges are significant, the intertwined nature of regional trade, livelihood, resources, and security management means that paradiplomacy can be given much greater attention to bring local concerns to the forefront.
Read MoreWritten by Constantino Xavier and Nitika Nayar
As the region’s predominant power with a history of interventionism, India’s sub-national missions must be able to balance their sub-national outreach, especially to minority groups, with the security concerns of the host country’s central authorities.
Read MoreWritten by William Choong
While there have been negotiations for a formal Code of Conduct in the South China Sea, ASEAN has found no solution to Chinese assertiveness. This is where the four Quad navies can bring power and presence to bear.
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