Asian Confluence is a think-tank institute that initiates, stimulates and accelerates revival of the shared values between India and Southeast & East Asia
Shillong, India
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India-Bhutan Seminar at Thimphu featured engaging and substantive panel discussions with stakeholders from both countries exchanging perspectives on ongoing initiatives and opportunities for collaboration in the fields of trade, physical connectivity, education, tourism and health.
We thank our esteemed guests and panelists for bringing their valuable expertise on ties between the two countries.
@MEAIndia @IndianDiplomacy @IndiainBhutanCG @AsianConfluence @DDIndialive @PBSHABD @airnewsalerts
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Embassy jointly with the Centre for Bhutan and GNH Studies (CBS) and Asian Confluence organised a daylong seminar in Thimphu today on India-Bhutan ties: Trade, connectivity, education, tourism and health.
The Inaugural Session set the tone with the Inaugural Address by H.E. Namgyal Dorji, Minister for Industry, Commerce and Employment of Bhutan and Keynote Address by H.E. Sandeep Arya, Ambassador of India to Bhutan. Dasho Karma Ura, President, CBS and Mr. M.P. Bezbaruah, Chairman–Governing Council, Asian Confluence reflected on broader backdrop and importance of institutional partnerships.
Through the day, panels with senior officials and scholars assessed the themes of trade, tourism, connectivity, education and health, in detail bringing cross-sectoral perspectives on the way forward for collaboration.
@MEAIndia @IndianDiplomacy @IndiainBhutanCG @AsianConfluence @DDIndialive @airnewsalerts @PBSHABD @DrSJaishankar
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India-Thailand came together at Brahmaputra-Chao Phraya Dialogue to explore deeper cooperation in:
🔹Trade & connectivity
🔹Education & #youth entrepreneurship
🔹Clean energy #& green manufacturing
🔹#Tourism & people-to-people ties
Courtesy: The Eastern Chronicle
#PIB_MDoNER
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Giving concrete shape to India Thailand Strategic Partnership in the North East through intense stakeholder dialogue over two days
The second day of the Brahmaputra–Chao Phraya Dialogue in Shillong brought together representatives from leading educational institutions across Meghalaya and Thailand to explore new avenues for India–Thailand academic and people-to-people engagement.
The session brought together a senior Thai delegation led by H.E. Mrs Urasa Mongkolnavin, academics from leading Thai universities, Shri Prashant Agrawal, Additional Secretary (South), MEA, and representatives of leading educational institutions across Meghalaya.
The dialogue explored opportunities for student and academic exchanges, language and cultural exchange, hackathons and stronger institutional partnerships, while highlighting the Northeast’s role as a bridge between India and Southeast Asia.
Representatives from NEHU, NIT Meghalaya, CMJ University, K.L. Bajoria College, Lady Keane College, St. Edmund’s College and NEIGRIHMS, among others, joined the discussion alongside academics from Thammasat University, Ubon Ratchathani University, Prince of Songkla University and Chulalongkorn University in Thailand
#IndiaThailand #AcademicExchange #YouthConnect #NortheastIndia #Education #ASCON
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RGU hosted the Brahmaputra–Chao Phraya Dialogue organised by @AsianConfluence Strengthening regional connections & creating opportunities for youth collaboration between NE India & Thailand. @EduMinOfIndia @meaindia1 @MDoNER_India @NEC_GoI @AEPAD_ASSAM @ThailandinIndia
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🏔️ The recent catastrophic flash floods and landslides along the Nepal–Tibet border have highlighted the growing vulnerability of the Himalayas to cascading hazards, where extreme precipitation, glacial activity, seismic risks and expanding infrastructure increasingly intersect.
Join us for the webinar “Nepal’s Flood Crisis: Rethinking Disaster Diplomacy & Climate Resilience Across Borders” to examine the humanitarian, infrastructural and strategic implications of the disaster, and explore how cross-border cooperation, early-warning systems, shared monitoring and climate-resilient infrastructure can strengthen disaster governance across the Himalayas. 🌏🤝
📅 September 9, 2026
🕔 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM IST
🔗 Register now: streamyard.com/watch/3gDsx5d…
📄 Concept Note: asianconfluence.org/news-eve…
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Webinar: Strategic Ports in the Bay of Bengal: Competing Visions for Connectivity & Growth⚓🌊
The Bay of Bengal is emerging as a key arena for trade, connectivity, investment and strategic competition. With India, China, Japan and other regional countries pursuing major port and infrastructure initiatives, how will these competing visions shape the region’s maritime future?
Asian Confluence is pleased to invite you to a webinar exploring port competitiveness, regional connectivity, industrial development and the future of a sustainable Bay of Bengal maritime economy. 🌏🚢
🎙️ Moderator:
Commodore Debesh Lahiri
Distinguished Fellow, Asian Confluence & Advisor, National Centre of Excellence for Green Ports and Shipping, TERI
👥 Participants:
Dr. Sanjeev Ranjan
Distinguished Fellow, Asian Confluence & Member, Adjudicatory Board for Major Port, Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Government of India
Dr. Nanda Kishor M S
Head & Associate Professor, Department of Politics and International Studies, Pondicherry University
📅 28 August 2026
🕔 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
🔗 Register: forms.gle/dbKw38Z3hfs7hRyH6
📄 More details:
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Join us for an engaging discussion on the ports shaping the future of the Bay of Bengal. 🌊⚓
#BayOfBengal #MaritimeConnectivity #IndoPacific #PortDevelopment #ASCON
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Intensive deliberations over two days of our Lecture Series 3.0 on Constitutionalism & Federalism concluded today. Free interaction including reflections & exchanges on aspects of practical relevance to be held tomorrow. India continues to support Myanmar-led efforts & process.
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A Memorandum of Understanding was signed between the #USi and @AsianConfluence Confluence at the United Service Institution of India, New Delhi, on 30 June 2026 @HQ_IDS_India @SpokespersonMoD
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Strategic Connectivity in the Indo-Pacific: Advancing the India–Japan Partnership xitter.cf/i/broadcasts/1lJQRRrPg…
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🌏🧵1/ Why is the Bay of Bengal crucial for Northeast India?
In the latest episode of Reimagining the Bay of Bengal, Kamal Madishetty and Neeraj Singh Manhas discuss how enhanced regional connectivity can transform the economic and strategic landscape of India's Northeast.
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🎙️ Joined the @AsianConfluence podcast with Neeraj Singh Manhas (@The_China_Chap) for a discussion on Northeast India’s connectivity to the Bay of Bengal and its implications for regional trade, security, and geopolitics.
Our conversation explored five key questions:
🌊 The strategic and economic significance of the Bay of Bengal for Northeast India
🚚 The progress of key connectivity corridors in the region
🗺️ The role of Bangladesh and Myanmar
⚓ The intersection of connectivity, security, and regional stability
⚠️ The key challenges to fully realising Northeast India’s connectivity potential
Watch the full conversation here: youtu.be/W1X20TSc__k
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From curry, cricket & Commonwealth to critical minerals, Quad, and CECA — what actually explains the India-Australia transformation? Structural shocks + state-level complementarity. New piece out with
@AsianConfluence
#India #Australia #energy
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"Australia and India have many interests in common, but where our interests most intersect, is where our geographies overlap, notably in the Northeast Indian Ocean." - my remarks at @AsianConfluence on strategy, connectivity & the Bay of Bengal. Read👇
india.highcommission.gov.au/…
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Australia is increasingly engaged with the Bay of Bengal region. Last night’s Shillong event linked that interest with #India’s dynamic Northeast. A first class conversation with the insightful Prof @MohanCRaja & Amb @bhatia_rk superbly orchestrated by @AsianConfluence with 🙏.
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At the @AsianConfluence event we were joined by the bright minds from #Shillong’s Northeastern Hill University. Focused and penetrating questions and fun photo afterwards! @AusCGKolkata @nehu_shg @MeghalayaGov
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Happening tomorrow!
Stay tuned for our upcoming special event : “Indian Ocean and the Bay of Bengal: Emerging Contours in Australia–India Partnerships: Engaging the North-East Indian States.” 🇮🇳🇦🇺
The discussion will feature:
🎙️ H.E. Mr Philip Green OAM, High Commissioner of Australia to India
🎙️Prof. C. Raja Mohan, Visiting Research Professor, Institute of South Asian Studies, National University of Singapore & Advisor, Asian Confluence
🎙️ Amb. Rajiv Kumar Bhatia, Member, Governing Council, Asian Confluence & Distinguished Fellow, Gateway House
Click to know more: asianconfluence.org/news-eve…
#IndiaAustralia #IndoPacific #BayOfBengal #StrategicAffairs #NorthEastIndia #RegionalCooperation #Geopolitics #ForeignPolicy
@MohanCRaja @bhatia_rk @AusCGKolkata
@AusHCIndia @AusCGChennai @AusCG_Mumbai
@AusDHCIndia @ISASNus
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From limited engagement during the Cold War to forming a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, India–Australia relations have become a key pillar of the Indo-Pacific🌏. Explore the journey and stay tuned for our upcoming special event:🎙️
“Indian Ocean and the Bay of Bengal: Emerging Contours in Australia–India Partnerships: Engaging the North-East Indian States.”
Featuring:
🎙️ H.E. Mr Philip Green OAM, High Commissioner of Australia to India
🎙️ Prof. C. Raja Mohan, Visiting Research Professor, Institute of South Asian Studies, National University of Singapore & Advisor, Asian Confluence
🎙️ Amb. Rajiv Kumar Bhatia, Member, Governing Council, Asian Confluence & Distinguished Fellow, Gateway House
🔗 Click to know more: asianconfluence.org/news-eve…
@aushcindia @hcicanberra @cgimelbourne @gatewayhouse @MohanCRaja @AusCGKolkata
@AusHCIndia @AusCGChennai @AusCG_Mumbai
@AusDHCIndia @bhatia_rk @ISASNus
#IndiaAustralia #IndoPacific #BayOfBengal #NorthEastIndia #Geopolitics
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🧵As India–Australia relations continue to deepen across strategic, economic, and technological domains, how well do you know the partnership? 🇮🇳🇦🇺
Test your knowledge with this short poll. Share your responses below and follow the thread for the correct answers. 👇
#IndiaAustralia #IndoPacific #StrategicAffairs #Geopolitics #ForeignPolicy
@MohanCRaja @bhatia_rk @AusCGKolkata
@AusHCIndia @AusCGChennai @AusCG_Mumbai
@AusDHCIndia @ISASNus