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An Airstrip on Myanmar’s Great Coco Island
May 04, 2023

An Airstrip on Myanmar’s Great Coco Island

By Sribala Subramanian
Myanmar’s leader upgrades a strategic outpost in the Bay of Bengal.

BIMSTEC Gets a New Lease of Life
April 11, 2022

BIMSTEC Gets a New Lease of Life

By Shafi Md Mostofa
In the 25 years of its existence, this Bay of Bengal grouping hasn't achieved much. That could change, with India viewing it as a vehicle for its strategic interests.
Bay of Bengal Countries Need to Pay Closer Attention to the Climate-Security Nexus
February 26, 2022

Bay of Bengal Countries Need to Pay Closer Attention to the Climate-Security Nexus

By Angshuman Choudhury and Siddharth Anil Nair
There is widespread global consensus on the seriousness of climate change, but we are yet to understand the full extent of its consequences on our polities and societies.

India to Build New Transshipment Terminal in Andaman and Nicobar Islands
September 08, 2020

India to Build New Transshipment Terminal in Andaman and Nicobar Islands

By Sudha Ramachandran
The facility is expected to help India boost its maritime trade.

India and Bangladesh Brace for Strong Cyclone
May 19, 2020

India and Bangladesh Brace for Strong Cyclone

By Associated Press
The cyclone, with expected wind speeds in the 220-230 kilometers per hour range, is expected to make landfall on Wednesday.

Rohingya Boat Capsizes in Deadly Bay of Bengal Incident
February 12, 2020

Rohingya Boat Capsizes in Deadly Bay of Bengal Incident

By Associated Press
An overcrowded boat carrying about 138 Rohingya refugees from Bangladeshi camps sank Tuesday in the Bay of Bengal, Bangladeshi officials said.

Kilo Impact in the Bay of Bengal
September 17, 2019

Kilo Impact in the Bay of Bengal

By Mohammad Rubaiyat Rahman
India is readying a submarine for Myanmar, but New Delhi won't replace Beijing as a top defense supplier.
Can BIMSTEC Finally Become Relevant?
November 02, 2018

Can BIMSTEC Finally Become Relevant?

By Nazia Hussain
After 20-plus years, the subregional grouping is having a moment. Will that momentum last?

Minding the Gaps in India’s Act East Policy
September 17, 2018

Minding the Gaps in India’s Act East Policy

By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
New Delhi’s approach to Southeast Asia within the wider Indo-Pacific region is strategically sound but has limits.

The Strategic Logic of Modi’s Indonesia Visit
June 06, 2018

The Strategic Logic of Modi’s Indonesia Visit

By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
The trip reinforced both the growing strategic alignment between New Delhi and Jakarta as well as its limits.

Why India Isn't Really 'Acting East' in Myanmar
July 15, 2017

Why India Isn't Really 'Acting East' in Myanmar

By Jonathan Tai
New Delhi has a lot left to do to actually realize its grand ambitions.
Investment in Bay of Bengal Will Unlock Potential for Billions
July 05, 2017

Investment in Bay of Bengal Will Unlock Potential for Billions

By Sajeeb Wazed
The region is "fast becoming a hub for international commerce."

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