Emerging Contours in Australia - India Partnerships: Engaging the North-East Indian States

Asian Confluence Centre for Bay of Bengal Studies hosted the Inaugural Edition of its #SpecialSeries on: “Indian Ocean and the Bay of Bengal: Emerging Contours in Australia–India Partnerships: Engaging the North-East Indian States.” The event featured insightful addresses by: 🎙️ H.E. Mr Philip Green OAM, High Commissioner of Australia to India 🎙️ Prof. C. Raja Mohan, Visiting Research Professor, Institute of South Asian Studies, National University of Singapore & Advisor, Asian Confluence 🎙️ Amb. Rajiv Kumar Bhatia, Member, Governing Council, Asian Confluence & Distinguished Fellow, Gateway House The speakers deliberated on the evolving contours of India–Australia cooperation across the Indo-Pacific amid the conflict in West Asia, leading to the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. The speakers explored how the conflict necessitates a deeper understanding of the new geopolitical realities and reshapes the security landscape for partners like India and Australia, particularly given their shared interest in a stable Bay of Bengal and the wider Indo-Pacific. The deliberations, followed by a Q&A session, underscored the growing strategic convergence between India and Australia across strategic, economic, and connectivity dynamics and the need to expand engagement with Northeast India through stronger institutional linkages, people-to-people connections, and increased Australian business presence. Click to Know More: https://sl1nk.com/hoj1zku 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/