India’s increasing military footprint is largely welcomed in Southeast Asia, which sees India as relatively benign rather than aggressive or imperialist, says former foreign correspondent Nirmal Ghosh.
India commits US$10B at Great Nicobar for SE Asia military presence to contest China's influence, advancing 'Act East' policy. Reshapes regional defense/tech partnerships; India's slow economic reforms versus China's ASEAN momentum pose supply-chain and strategic risks.
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India’s increasing military footprint is largely welcomed in Southeast Asia, which sees India as relatively benign rather than aggressive or imperialist, says former foreign correspondent Nirmal Ghosh.
India Minister of Defence during ASEAN-INDIA Defence Ministers' Informal Meeting at the ASEAN Defence Ministers Meeting. FAZRY ISMAIL/Pool via REUTERS
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