ABOUT THE BOOK
Beyond Boundaries: Cooperation in the BIMSTEC Framework, edited by Vinod Anand and Prerna Gandhi, offers a comprehensive examination of the evolving role of the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) in shaping South and Southeast Asia`s future. This timely collection explores BIMSTEC`s potential in addressing regional challenges such as economic integration, maritime security, climate change, and non-traditional security threats. With contributions from experts across various fields, the book highlights opportunities for deeper collaboration, from fostering economic connectivity to tackling transnational crime. Emphasizing the importance of cross-border cooperation, the volume advocates for an inclusive and resilient approach to regional integration. Ultimately, it provides a roadmap for BIMSTEC nations to unlock collective strengths and achieve sustainable, shared prosperity.
ABOUT Author
Vinod Anand is a Senior Fellow and Research Coordinator at the Vivekananda International Foundation (VIF), New Delhi. His research focuses on strategic studies, India`s Act East Policy, and China`s Belt and Road Initiative. With deep expertise in the Asia-Pacific, his work also explores development and security issues in Southeast Asia. At VIF, he contributes to policy research on regional connectivity, geopolitical competition, and India`s strategic engagements with East and Southeast Asian countries. He writes regularly on military and diplomatic dimensions of regional affairs and closely follows evolving dynamics in Indo-Pacific strategic thought and India`s foreign policy trajectory in the region.
Prerna Gandhi is an Associate Fellow at the Vivekananda International Foundation, New Delhi. She holds an MPhil in Japanese Studies and an MA in East Asian Studies from the University of Delhi. With nearly a decade of experience in international relations research, Prerna focuses on developments in China, Japan, the Korean Peninsula, the Indo-Pacific, ASEAN, and the United States. She is an active writer and speaker, contributing insights into the interplay of regional geopolitics, security, and economic dynamics across these regions.