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India’s soft power in Southeast Asia has deep historical roots, strengthened by cultural exchanges, spiritual traditions like Yoga, and robust economic and diplomatic engagements. This article explores how India’s soft power, particularly through Yoga and cultural exchanges, has influenced Southeast Asia and enhanced India’s standing in the region. Historical and…

BIMSTEC's Digital Infrastructure: Paving the Way for Regional Economic Collaboration

Digital Public Infrastructure: A Catalyst for Economic Growth In an increasingly interconnected global economy, the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) stands at the forefront of creating a digital public infrastructure that serves as a catalyst for regional economic collaboration. The development of such infrastructure…

India’s wider periphery, which includes South Asia, Southeast Asia, portions of Africa, and the Middle East, is one of the world’s most active and lively economic regions. However, inclusive growth, gender equality, and universal digital and financial access remain significant challenges. Addressing these challenges necessitates substantial investments in infrastructure, cross-border…

India’s global economic footprint has been expanding rapidly, and one region that holds immense potential for collaboration is the Nordic-Baltic region. Comprising countries like Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania, The Nordic Baltic Eight (NB8) is a innovation and technological powerhouse, while India, with its increasingly strong focus on technology,…