ABOUT THE BOOK

BIMSTEC has evolved as an important multilateral institution around the geography of Bay of Bengal. Its significance has been spurred by regional governments who are proactively engaging to make BIMSTEC a vibrant institution. This book argues for promoting we-ness in the region and foster cooperation for regional integration. 

ABOUT Author

Dr Vijay Sakhuja is former Director, National Maritime Foundation, New Delhi. A former Indian Navy officer, Vijay Sakhuja received MPhil and PhD degrees from the Jawaharlal Nehru University in New Delhi. He specializes in Indo-Pacific affairs, maritime security, Climate Change, Arctic, Blue Economy and 4th Industrial Revolution Technologies, and has published over 40 books, edited volumes and monographs.

Somen Banerjee is a scholar on International Relations and has extensive operational experience in maritime security. He has been a Senior Fellow at the VIF and is currently serving with the Ministry of External Affairs.