Navigating the Indo-Pacific: The Evolving Strategic Partnership Between India and Southeast Asia
Presented by the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada and SFU’s Department of Political Science and SFU's David Lam Centre.
As a champion of a ‘free and open Indo-Pacific,’ India is rapidly emerging as a vital partner to some Southeast Asian countries. While historical and cultural ties buttress this relationship, the present moment of closeness is bolstered by a shared strategic imperative to counterbalance China, growing economic synergies, and maritime co-operation.
This panel of experts, convened jointly by the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada and Simon Fraser University, will delve into the complexities of forging robust partnerships in the Indo-Pacific against the backdrop of expanding great power rivalries. The objective will be to unpack and explore the intersections of security, economic interests, and the pursuit of a rules-based international order.