Bay of Bengal's Strategic Importance for Northeast India | Kamal Madishetty | Neeraj Singh Manhas

In this episode of Reimagining the Bay of Bengal, Kamal Madishetty and Neeraj Singh Manhas decode the strategic significance of the Bay of Bengal for landlocked Northeast India. They discuss how enhanced connectivity with Bangladesh, Myanmar, and Southeast Asia can transform the region's economic prospects, while also examining the security and regulatory challenges that must be overcome to realise this vision. Reimagining the Bay of Bengal is a new podcast series hosted by the Asian Confluence Centre for Bay of Bengal Studies. The series explores the Bay of Bengal as a vital strategic, economic, and cultural space, focusing on regional cooperation, connectivity, and shared resilience across the Bay of Bengal neighbourhood and the broader Indo-Pacific. Through expert-led conversations, the podcast brings together policy insights and forward-looking ideas shaping the region’s future. Disclaimer: The thoughts and views expressed in this video are solely those of the individual presenter(s) and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Asian Confluence. Viewer discretion is advised. Want to get in touch with us? Write to us at [email protected] Facebook   / asianconfluence   X https://twitter.com/asianconfluence?l... Instagram   / asianconfluence   Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/company/asia... Website https://www.asianconfluence.org/