International Relations in India & Beyond
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: In a move that could represent another step in Washington’s decline and China’s hegemonic ascent in Asia, 15 state ministers signed the RCEP free trade agreement on November 15, 2020. The question...
On November 16th, the most significant development, it seems, was about The People’s Republic Of China initiating the RCEP (Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership) deal to be signed in order to ensure multilateralism, free trade...
India always held an apprehensive stance over RCEP. Nationalistic Interests and Geopolitical reasons like the existence of China and fear over dumping have led the country to avert the deal. The Regional Economic Comprehensive...
After seven long years of talks, leaders of 15 Asia-Pacific nations finally reached an agreement on the world’s largest trade deal, the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), in Bangkok in November (the RCEP will likely...
Last month, the Indian Prime Minister had delivered a stunning announcement to Beijing. Delhi had selected to opt-out of current negotiations on a regional multi-party trade deal known as RCEP (Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership),...
Thailand said on Sunday that Southeast Asian nations are committed to signing a pact by February 2020 on forging what could become the world’s largest trade bloc, even after new demands by India dealt...
Plans to finalise an Asia-wide trade deal at Asian Business & Economic Summit in Bangkok this weekend were uncertain after new demands raised by New Delhi in the negotiations to create the world’s largest...
India is pressing ahead with talks to join a China-led free trade pact, officials said on Thursday, despite some domestic producers’ concerns that the country could be flooded with cheaper Chinese imports. Negotiators for...
Abstract: This commentary essentially argues that maritime cooperation, Blue Economy and connectivity are the future of ASEAN-India Cooperation and multilateral engagement is the key to success if India wants to engage in the Indo-Pacific...
