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EP 3: Strategic Insights on Bay of Bengal Security | Maj. Gen. Alok Deb | Neeraj Singh Manhas
EP 3: Strategic Insights on Bay of Bengal Security | Maj. Gen. Alok Deb | Neeraj Singh Manhas
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Trailer | KIZUNA: Sixth India-Japan Intellectual Conclave
Trailer | KIZUNA: Sixth India-Japan Intellectual Conclave
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EP 2: Unlocking MDA in the Indo-Pacific & Beyond | Capt. Sarabjeet Parmar | Neeraj Singh Manhas
EP 2: Unlocking MDA in the Indo-Pacific & Beyond | Capt. Sarabjeet Parmar | Neeraj Singh Manhas
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Asian Confluence Website
Asian Confluence Website
EP 1: Building a Bay of Bengal Community through Tourism | MP Bezbaruah | Reimagining the Bay of Bengal
EP 1: Building a Bay of Bengal Community through Tourism | MP Bezbaruah | Reimagining the Bay of Bengal
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Indian Ocean, Bay of Bengal & Andaman & Nicobar Islands
Indian Ocean, Bay of Bengal & Andaman & Nicobar Islands
This paper examines the Indian Ocean, the Bay of Bengal, and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands through an integrated geographical, historical, and geopo
INSV Kaundinya: An Ancient Sail for a Sustainable Future
INSV Kaundinya: An Ancient Sail for a Sustainable Future
As the Indian Naval Sailing Vessel Kaundinya embarks on its maiden voyage from Porbandar to Muscat, its ancient stitched-plank design and sail-only propulsion are drawing attention for their historical resonance. However, beyond reviving maritime heritage, Kaundinya represents something more urgent and forward-looking: a powerful symbol of sustainable seamanship and low-carbon mobility in an era of oceanic crisis.
Japan and the Bay of Bengal: Historical Links and Geostrategic Interests
Japan and the Bay of Bengal: Historical Links and Geostrategic Interests
The Bay of Bengal served as a dynamic seascape that has played numerous roles across eras. It has long been a vibrant water body where merchants from South, Southeast, and East Asia have sailed for centuries. Long before it became a stage for modern maritime strategy, the Bay welcomed the cultural, religious, and commercial convergence from different parts of Asia and the rest of the world.
The Concept of Ibasho in Japanese Educational Discourse and Its Potential Application in the Indian Education System
The Concept of Ibasho in Japanese Educational Discourse and Its Potential Application in the Indian Education System
In recent debates regarding inclusive education, the concept of belonging has been of direct interest to policymakers and educators. The Japanese term
The Sino-Indian Contest for Global South Leadership
The Sino-Indian Contest for Global South Leadership
The rivalry between China and India for leadership in the Global South stands as one of the defining strategic competitions of the contemporary era, intensely shaped by the assertive approaches of current leaders. Both nations, with deep-seated aspirations for major power status, have moved beyond mere regional ambitions, seeking to reform global governance and speak on behalf of developing countries, challenging entrenched Western norms and institutions.
The Bay of Bengal Region: Need for Derisking the Business Environment
The Bay of Bengal Region: Need for Derisking the Business Environment
The Bay of Bengal region has been a battleground of intense rivalries for great powers. As the top-tier geopolitical risks and the tactical risks at the regional and subregional levels intensify, businesses face a precarious landscape where geopolitical chess moves can upend supply chains overnight. The onus lies on policymakers and corporations to transcend zero-sum games and forge a cooperative framework that safeguards commerce. It is crucial to break down these threats to understand their impact on the functioning of businesses as well as derisking through proactive countermeasures.
Empowering Rural Governance: Lessons from Indonesia’s Village Fund Model for India’s Panchayati Raj System
Empowering Rural Governance: Lessons from Indonesia’s Village Fund Model for India’s Panchayati Raj System
Contemporary arguments on governance reform in India and Indonesia are similar: they need to get governance closer to the people and enhance basic ser
Cross-Asian Dialogue on Rural Development: Asia’s Shared Challenges and Opportunities
Cross-Asian Dialogue on Rural Development: Asia’s Shared Challenges and Opportunities
The Asian Confluence is an initiative of Divya Jeevan Foundation. Divya Jeevan Foundation was conceived and registered by a group of eminent intellectuals and policy makers in 1996, as a society to engage on public policy issues with emphasis on North East and East India.
Building Regional Resilience: Climate Change and Disaster Management
Building Regional Resilience: Climate Change and Disaster Management
Climate change has become one of the defining challenges of the 21st century, with its impacts felt across every aspect of society, from livelihoods to public health, food security, and regional stability. In South and Southeast Asia, these challenges are compounded by the region’s geographical vulnerability to extreme weather events such as cyclones, floods, droughts, and rising sea levels. Disaster risks transcend national boundaries, creating a shared vulnerability that demands a collective and coordinated response.
The Bay of Bengal: A Microcosm of Indo-Pacific Competition and Cooperation
The Bay of Bengal: A Microcosm of Indo-Pacific Competition and Cooperation
ASEAN Summit: Balancing Geopolitics and Principles
ASEAN Summit: Balancing Geopolitics and Principles
The recently concluded 47th ASEAN summit in Kuala Lumpur brought together leaders of ASEAN member states, dialogue partners, and significant global ac
Inaugural Souvenir | Centre for Bay of Bengal Studies
Inaugural Souvenir | Centre for Bay of Bengal Studies
A Voice for the Region: Amb. Indra Mani Pandey, BIMSTEC SG, on the Centre for Bay of Bengal Studies
A Voice for the Region: Amb. Indra Mani Pandey, BIMSTEC SG, on the Centre for Bay of Bengal Studies
BIMSTEC Secretary General Amb. Indra Mani Pandey commends the establishment of the Centre for Bay of Bengal Studies by Asian Confluence, recognising it as an...
Centre for Bay of Bengal Studies, Asian Confluence
Centre for Bay of Bengal Studies, Asian Confluence
The Asian Confluence is an initiative of Divya Jeevan Foundation. Divya Jeevan Foundation was conceived and registered by a group of eminent intellectuals and policy makers in 1996, as a society to engage on public policy issues with emphasis on North East and East India.
Peace for Manipur: The Way Forward? | K. Himalay Singh | Rami N. Desai | ASCON Conversations S2 EP1
Peace for Manipur: The Way Forward? | K. Himalay Singh | Rami N. Desai | ASCON Conversations S2 EP1
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Indus Treaty Abeyance: What's Next for India & Pakistan? | Neeraj Singh Manhas | Uttam Kumar Sinha
Indus Treaty Abeyance: What's Next for India & Pakistan? | Neeraj Singh Manhas | Uttam Kumar Sinha
China's Mega Dam: Powerhouse or Peril? | Neeraj Singh Manhas | Medha Bisht
China's Mega Dam: Powerhouse or Peril? | Neeraj Singh Manhas | Medha Bisht
Will India & Bangladesh Solve Their Water Crisis? | Neeraj Singh Manhas | Nidhi Nagabhatla
Will India & Bangladesh Solve Their Water Crisis? | Neeraj Singh Manhas | Nidhi Nagabhatla
Is China Draining Tibet’s Rivers Shocking Environmental Truths | Neeraj Singh Manhas | Tempa Zamlha
Is China Draining Tibet’s Rivers Shocking Environmental Truths | Neeraj Singh Manhas | Tempa Zamlha
China's Rare Earth Monopoly | Neeraj Singh Manhas | Sriparna Pathak |
China's Rare Earth Monopoly | Neeraj Singh Manhas | Sriparna Pathak |
Reclaiming Arakan's Place in the Bay of Bengal: Bridging Historical Ties for Future Mutual Prosperity
Reclaiming Arakan's Place in the Bay of Bengal: Bridging Historical Ties for Future Mutual Prosperity
Thailand-Cambodia Border Crisis and the Regional Response to Myanmar
Thailand-Cambodia Border Crisis and the Regional Response to Myanmar
Water Security in India | Neeraj Singh Manhas | Deepti Acharya
Water Security in India | Neeraj Singh Manhas | Deepti Acharya
Brahmaputra River Science: What We Know, What’s Missing, and Why It Matters
Brahmaputra River Science: What We Know, What’s Missing, and Why It Matters
Dam at the Great Bend: Implications for Yarlung Tsangpo and Brahmaputra
Dam at the Great Bend: Implications for Yarlung Tsangpo and Brahmaputra
China’s Medog Dam on Yarlung Tsangpo: Legal options and alternatives for India and Bangladesh
China’s Medog Dam on Yarlung Tsangpo: Legal options and alternatives for India and Bangladesh
Implications of China’s Medog County Dam
Implications of China’s Medog County Dam
Hydropolitics Unveiled: India-China Riparian Relations
Hydropolitics Unveiled: India-China Riparian Relations
Cross-border Trade Strains between India and Bangladesh
Cross-border Trade Strains between India and Bangladesh
China’s ‘Mega Hydropower Infrastructure’ on Yarlung Tsangpo: Competing Discourses, ‘Water Wars’ Rhetoric and Riverine Communities
China’s ‘Mega Hydropower Infrastructure’ on Yarlung Tsangpo: Competing Discourses, ‘Water Wars’ Rhetoric and Riverine Communities
International Seminar on Water Security: Boucher
International Seminar on Water Security: Boucher
BIMSTEC: An Outlook Farther – A Curtain Raiser Conversation
BIMSTEC: An Outlook Farther – A Curtain Raiser Conversation
Registration Form
Registration Form
The Sino-Indian Contest: Factors Shaping India's Balancing Strategy
The Sino-Indian Contest: Factors Shaping India's Balancing Strategy
Book Launch RSVP
Book Launch RSVP
Registration Form| KIZUNA 5|
Registration Form| KIZUNA 5|
India Japan Intellectual Conclave
India Japan Intellectual Conclave
Sabroom Landport Impact Assessment, Prospects, Opportunities and Challenges
Sabroom Landport Impact Assessment, Prospects, Opportunities and Challenges
The Enduring Impact of Western Colonial Legacies on India-China Dynamics
The Enduring Impact of Western Colonial Legacies on India-China Dynamics
Navigating Geopolitical Tensions: Role of BIMSTEC in the Bay of Bengal Region
Navigating Geopolitical Tensions: Role of BIMSTEC in the Bay of Bengal Region
Redefining the Politics of Humanitarian Protection: Towards a Locally Integrated Approach
Redefining the Politics of Humanitarian Protection: Towards a Locally Integrated Approach
Leveraging the Stilwell Road to Act East: Prospects and Challenges
Leveraging the Stilwell Road to Act East: Prospects and Challenges
Modi at 21st ASEAN-India and East Asia Summits in Laos
Modi at 21st ASEAN-India and East Asia Summits in Laos
Assam Floods: The Impact of Climate Change
Assam Floods: The Impact of Climate Change
Transborder Railways in Northeast India: Prospects and Challenges
Transborder Railways in Northeast India: Prospects and Challenges
Time and Tides: Linking Rivers and Climate Understanding | NADI Conversation Ep. 3 | Jonathon Keats
Time and Tides: Linking Rivers and Climate Understanding | NADI Conversation Ep. 3 | Jonathon Keats
PM Modi’s Southeast Asia visit in the Indo-Pacific era
PM Modi’s Southeast Asia visit in the Indo-Pacific era
Cultural Oceans: Reflections on the Maritime Silk Route and Project Mausam
Cultural Oceans: Reflections on the Maritime Silk Route and Project Mausam
A Test of Resilience: Ensuring BIMSTEC’s Cohesion During Political Turmoil in Bangladesh
A Test of Resilience: Ensuring BIMSTEC’s Cohesion During Political Turmoil in Bangladesh
Heat Waves in Bangladesh: Developing Regional Response Mechanism
Heat Waves in Bangladesh: Developing Regional Response Mechanism
Reframing the Climate Refugee question in Bangladesh
Reframing the Climate Refugee question in Bangladesh
Webinar: India-Bangladesh Relations
Webinar: India-Bangladesh Relations
Tribal Rights and Wildlife Conservation in India: The Struggle of Finding a Balance
Tribal Rights and Wildlife Conservation in India: The Struggle of Finding a Balance
The Climate Plate: Exploring the Relationship Between Food and Climate in an Evolving World
The Climate Plate: Exploring the Relationship Between Food and Climate in an Evolving World
ASEAN Foreign Ministers for Strengthening Core Principles
ASEAN Foreign Ministers for Strengthening Core Principles
Designing Payments-for-Ecosystem Services in Meghalaya
Designing Payments-for-Ecosystem Services in Meghalaya
Ground Speak: Brahmaputra Meets Chaopraya: Northeast Entrepreneurs Share Their Journey
Ground Speak: Brahmaputra Meets Chaopraya: Northeast Entrepreneurs Share Their Journey
Vietnam’s PM Chinh’s visit to India: Moving beyond traditional military ties
Vietnam’s PM Chinh’s visit to India: Moving beyond traditional military ties
Expert Speak: Dr. Taneja on India China Relations
Expert Speak: Dr. Taneja on India China Relations
The Influence of Riverbanks on Assamese Culture and Lifestyle
The Influence of Riverbanks on Assamese Culture and Lifestyle
NADI Conversation S2Ep1
NADI Conversation S2Ep1
India’s attempts at Cultural Spatialization of the Indian Ocean and the Bay of Bengal
India’s attempts at Cultural Spatialization of the Indian Ocean and the Bay of Bengal
PM Hasina’s India Visit: Emerging Trends in Indo-Bangladesh Ties
PM Hasina’s India Visit: Emerging Trends in Indo-Bangladesh Ties
Water Diplomacy in BBIN Subregion: Balancing (Geo) Economics, Politics and Ecology
Water Diplomacy in BBIN Subregion: Balancing (Geo) Economics, Politics and Ecology
BIMSTEC: India’s Role in Bridging Boundaries through Sports
BIMSTEC: India’s Role in Bridging Boundaries through Sports
Myanmars Unfolding Crisis: Towards a Fragmented Future?
Myanmars Unfolding Crisis: Towards a Fragmented Future?
Building Cooperation between the Republic of Korea and Northeast India
Building Cooperation between the Republic of Korea and Northeast India
Breaking Barriers: South Asian Women in Diplomacy
Breaking Barriers: South Asian Women in Diplomacy
BIMSTEC through the prism of Modi 3.0
BIMSTEC through the prism of Modi 3.0
Analyzing the situation in Myanmar with Dr Costas Laoutides
Analyzing the situation in Myanmar with Dr Costas Laoutides
Cultivating Prosperity: Advancing Agro-Horticulture in Meghalaya and Beyond
Cultivating Prosperity: Advancing Agro-Horticulture in Meghalaya and Beyond
ASEAN’S Multifaceted Approach towards the Myanmar Challenge
ASEAN’S Multifaceted Approach towards the Myanmar Challenge
Assessing Japan’s Strategic Footprints in Myanmar
Assessing Japan’s Strategic Footprints in Myanmar
A Crowded Affair: Indo-Pacific’s Evolving Security Architecture and Delhi’s Path
A Crowded Affair: Indo-Pacific’s Evolving Security Architecture and Delhi’s Path
Bhutan’s Gelephu Mindfulness City: Connecting the Past and the Future
Bhutan’s Gelephu Mindfulness City: Connecting the Past and the Future
A Civilizational Reading of India’s Southeast Asia Policy
A Civilizational Reading of India’s Southeast Asia Policy
India's remotest coffee. Ground Speak Conversation with Khrawpyrkhat David Mynsong 7000steps Coffee
India's remotest coffee. Ground Speak Conversation with Khrawpyrkhat David Mynsong 7000steps Coffee
Privatisation of Security: The Concept and Concerns
Privatisation of Security: The Concept and Concerns
U.S.- China Competition in the Mekong Subregion: Geography vs Strategy
U.S.- China Competition in the Mekong Subregion: Geography vs Strategy
Indonesia’s Nusantara Project: Unveiling the Historical Threads and Future of the Archipelago
Indonesia’s Nusantara Project: Unveiling the Historical Threads and Future of the Archipelago
A Nation in Limbo: Myanmar Crisis
A Nation in Limbo: Myanmar Crisis
Bhutan: New Government, Old Challenges
Bhutan: New Government, Old Challenges
Japan as a Developmental Partner in Northeast India
Japan as a Developmental Partner in Northeast India
FOURTH INDIA JAPAN INTELLECTUAL CONCLAVE
FOURTH INDIA JAPAN INTELLECTUAL CONCLAVE
Women role in Rural Tourism Ground Speak Ep 9 with Dr Benjamin Lyngdoh
Women role in Rural Tourism Ground Speak Ep 9 with Dr Benjamin Lyngdoh
Analyzing the South Asia Geo Politics with Dr David Brewster | Expert Speak EP3
Analyzing the South Asia Geo Politics with Dr David Brewster | Expert Speak EP3
Meghalaya Bhutan
Meghalaya Bhutan
Building Agro horti Value chains in Eastern South Asia: The Opportunity and Challenges
Building Agro horti Value chains in Eastern South Asia: The Opportunity and Challenges
Power of Digital Education | Conversation with founder of NagaED | Ground Speak EP8 |
Power of Digital Education | Conversation with founder of NagaED | Ground Speak EP8 |
Raveling the Organic Fertilizer Industry | Ground Speak Ep 7 with Amrutha Bharadwaj
Raveling the Organic Fertilizer Industry | Ground Speak Ep 7 with Amrutha Bharadwaj
WEBINAR: UNIQUE, CLIMATE RESILIENT AND LIVEABLE MOUNTAIN CITIES IN EASTERN SOUTH ASIA
WEBINAR: UNIQUE, CLIMATE RESILIENT AND LIVEABLE MOUNTAIN CITIES IN EASTERN SOUTH ASIA
Tourism Development in Northeast India: Learning from Thailand’s Sustainable Tourism
Tourism Development in Northeast India: Learning from Thailand’s Sustainable Tourism
AsCon Commentaries
AsCon Commentaries
Ecoprint clothes for a sustainable fashion & future| Ground Speak Ep 6 in conversation with Puthut
Ecoprint clothes for a sustainable fashion & future| Ground Speak Ep 6 in conversation with Puthut
Women Led Development Program Ground Speak EP 5 Ms Memorial
Women Led Development Program Ground Speak EP 5 Ms Memorial
Gourav Mohanty| Ground Speak| EP4
Gourav Mohanty| Ground Speak| EP4
Dr Passang Dorji | Expert Speak Ep3
Dr Passang Dorji | Expert Speak Ep3
Ground Speak Episode 3 | Prashant Pakhrin
Ground Speak Episode 3 | Prashant Pakhrin
Assessing Connectivity between Northeast India and Bangladesh
Assessing Connectivity between Northeast India and Bangladesh
Towards a connected and prosperous Bay of Bengal
Towards a connected and prosperous Bay of Bengal
Survey on South Korea’s Development Cooperation in India’s Northeastern Region
Survey on South Korea’s Development Cooperation in India’s Northeastern Region
Re emergency of the Bay of Bengal in 21st Century Geopolitics
Re emergency of the Bay of Bengal in 21st Century Geopolitics
Expert Speak S2 EP 1 with Bertil Lintner
Expert Speak S2 EP 1 with Bertil Lintner
Ground Speak Mr Rishiraj 2 EP 2
Ground Speak Mr Rishiraj 2 EP 2
Ground Speak Dr Sosang Longkumer
Ground Speak Dr Sosang Longkumer
India and Multilateralism in the changing Global Order
India and Multilateralism in the changing Global Order
EU Global Summit Registration Form
EU Global Summit Registration Form
EU Global Gateway Conference Concept Note
EU Global Gateway Conference Concept Note
PM Sheik Hasina's Visit to Japan: A New Opportunity for Northeast India
PM Sheik Hasina's Visit to Japan: A New Opportunity for Northeast India
Amb. Hiroshi Suzuki Inaugural Speech
Amb. Hiroshi Suzuki Inaugural Speech
Exploring Agricultural Cooperation between Japan and Northeast India
Exploring Agricultural Cooperation between Japan and Northeast India
Potential Role of Northeast Region in Ethanol Production
Potential Role of Northeast Region in Ethanol Production
Connecting Indo-Pacific by investing in Cultural Infrastructure
Connecting Indo-Pacific by investing in Cultural Infrastructure
Survey-Building on Connectivity between Northeast India and Bangladesh for the Prosperous Bay of Bengal Region
Survey-Building on Connectivity between Northeast India and Bangladesh for the Prosperous Bay of Bengal Region
Two Years After the Coup in Myanmar
Two Years After the Coup in Myanmar
Uncertainty looms over the future of Myanmar’s refugees in Mizoram
Uncertainty looms over the future of Myanmar’s refugees in Mizoram
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