ASEAN Expansion: East Timor Bid & India's Strategy
ASEAN considers East Timor's membership bid, a geopolitical shift with significant implications for India's Act East Policy and regional dynamics. Essential reading for UPSC aspirants.
ASEAN considers East Timor's membership bid, a geopolitical shift with significant implications for India's Act East Policy and regional dynamics. Essential reading for UPSC aspirants.
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Historic moment as East Timor officially joins ASEAN bloc while Thailand and Cambodia expand ceasefire agreement, marking significant regional diplomacy developments in Southeast Asia.