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ASEAN
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A Brief History of ASEAN
A History of ASEAN: From Cold War Cohesion to Modern Integration
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- I. Genesis Amidst Cold War Tensions (1960s)
- II. Expanding Membership and Navigating the Cold War (1976-1992)
- III. Towards Economic Integration and Wider Engagement (1992-2007)
- IV. The Modern Era: Navigating a Complex World (2008-Present)
- V. Key Leaders Shaping ASEAN's Trajectory (Modern Era):
- VI. Looking Ahead: Challenges and Opportunities
Essay on India-ASEAN Relations
India and ASEAN: Forging a Deeper Partnership in the Indo-Pacific
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- Historical Context: From "Look East" to "Act East"
- Economic Cooperation: Untapped Potential
- Strategic Convergence: Shared Vision for the Indo-Pacific
- Cultural and People-to-People Ties: The Historical Bridge
- Challenges and the Path Forward: Navigating Complexities
- Conclusion: Towards a More Robust Partnership
Important Milestones
Milestones in India-ASEAN Relations:
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- 1. Dialogue Partnership (1992):
- 2. Sectoral Partnership (1995):
- 3. "Look East" Policy (1991), upgraded to "Act East" Policy (2014):
- 4. First India-ASEAN Summit (2002):
- 5. Signing of the Framework Agreement on Comprehensive Economic Cooperation (2003):
- 6. India's Accession to the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation (TAC) in Southeast Asia (2003):
- 7. Establishment of the ASEAN-India Centre (AIC) in New Delhi (2010):
- 8. Commemorative Summit (2012):
- 9. Establishment of the ASEAN-India Business Council (AIBC) (2014):
- 10. Operationalization of the ASEAN-India Free Trade Agreement in Goods (AIFTA) (2010) and Services (2015):
- 11. Adoption of the Delhi Declaration (2018) at the ASEAN-India Commemorative Summit:
- 12. Elevation of the relationship to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (2022):
- Minor Milestones: