Gurjit Singh On His Book 'The Durian Flavour: India And ASEAN After A Decade Of The Act East Policy'
Gurjit Singh Exclusive: In his latest book, 'The Durian Flavour: India and ASEAN After a Decade of the Act East Policy' (published by Rupa), former
Gurjit Singh Exclusive: In his latest book, 'The Durian Flavour: India and ASEAN After a Decade of the Act East Policy' (published by Rupa), former Indian ambassador to Indonesia and ASEAN Gurjit Singh discusses, in detail, the gaps that exist between potential and reality, the China factor, opportunities missed and created, and the road ahead. Tune in to his interview with Times Now's Siddhartha Talya.
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of all ages with fascinating and intriguing content, news, and information. Check out our website Times Now News App Subscribe to our other network channels Times Now Navbharat Zoom Mirror Now ET Now TN+ Chapters 0:00 Introduction to India-ASEAN Relations and 'The Durian Flavor' 1:34 Key Challenges in India-ASEAN Ties: Overcoming Historical Anxieties 3:53 Understanding the ASEAN-China Relationship: Trade vs. Territorial Disputes 6:41 India's Role
in ASEAN: Economic and Security Perspectives 10:43 Defense Cooperation: BrahMos Missile Deals with ASEAN Countries 13:20 Economic Hesitations: ASEAN's Response to India-Led Initiatives 15:36 Future of India-ASEAN Free Trade Agreements: Challenges and Opportunities 18:41 RCEP Withdrawal: India's Strategic Decision and Its Implications 22:32 Geopolitical Factors Affecting India-ASEAN Connectivity 25:44 Future Prospects for India-ASEAN Relations: Overcoming Mental Blocks 28:01 The Relevance of ASEAN: Unity and Centrality Challenges
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