Manila, June 10 (IANS) India has highlighted the importance of the Asean Regional Forum (ARF) mechanism and support for dialogue and diplomacy in addressing contemporary geopolitical challenges at the ARF Senior Officials’ Meeting in the Philippines capital, the MEA said on Wednesday. In a statement shared on X, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said: “Secretary (East) Shri Rudrendra Tandon led the Indian delegation at the Asean Regional Forum (ARF) Senior Officia…
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New Delhi, June 5 (IANS) India’s presence is making the dilemma of choosing between the United States and China more manageable for ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) member countries by expanding the range of available options, a report has detailed. “For ASEAN, the presence of a partner like India does not resolve its central dilemma, but it does make that dilemma more manageable. By expanding the range of available options, India helps reduce the pressure to choose between the…
Washington, Feb 11 (IANS) The National Security Strategy (NSS) of US President Donald Trump’s administration serves as a wake-up call for Southeast Asia, signalling that the US may no longer act as a counterbalance to China’s assertiveness in the region. The era of US security guarantees for parts in the region may also end sooner than anticipated, a report said on Wednesday. According to a report in Eurasia Review, the emerging environment shifts towards a more uncertain, competitive, and fra…