Talks with Singapore likely on ASEAN-India FTA, maritime security & Myanmar, while gas & space to be highlighted in Brunei as Modi becomes 1st-ever PM to visit the oil-rich country.
Beneath the uniform and the gallantry award was a man of rare humility. There was no trace of bravado in Colonel Sonam Wangchuk, no attempt to wear his achievements on his sleeve.
We now live in a world order that will keep shifting. India must use this window. This also means we remain disciplined enough not to be knee-jerked into reacting to what Pakistan sees as its moment in the sun.
When we say China+1, the 1 could be either us or the ASEAN countries. If we really wish to derisk from China, we must stop looking at these countries as competitors & shall look for friendshoring certain supply chains. Our pull back from RCEP, renegotiating ASEAN FTA as well as reluctance to sign up certain pillars of the IPEF signals closing up of our economy.
When we say China+1, the 1 could be either us or the ASEAN countries. If we really wish to derisk from China, we must stop looking at these countries as competitors & shall look for friendshoring certain supply chains. Our pull back from RCEP, renegotiating ASEAN FTA as well as reluctance to sign up certain pillars of the IPEF signals closing up of our economy.