India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives at Don Mueang International Airport for the 35th Asean summit in Bangkok on November 2, 2019. Photo: AFP/ 35th Asean 2019 Summit Secretariat
India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives at Don Mueang International Airport for the 35th Asean summit in Bangkok on November 2, 2019. Photo: AFP/ 35th Asean 2019 Summit Secretariat
Don McLain Gill
Opinion

Opinion

Don McLain Gill

How India’s neutral Ukraine stance draws it closer to Southeast Asia

  • The crisis has highlighted shared areas of concern in economics and defence across Southeast Asia, where ties with Russia are complicated and hard to sever
  • India’s avoidance of bloc politics makes it more attractive as a strategic partner

India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives at Don Mueang International Airport for the 35th Asean summit in Bangkok on November 2, 2019. Photo: AFP/ 35th Asean 2019 Summit Secretariat
India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives at Don Mueang International Airport for the 35th Asean summit in Bangkok on November 2, 2019. Photo: AFP/ 35th Asean 2019 Summit Secretariat
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