Public Policy Conversation: North-East | Northeast India in India’s Neighbourhood Policy
The Public Policy Conversation: North-East webinar series continued with a session on “Northeast India in India’s Neighbourhood Policy: Opportunities and Strategic Challenges.”
The discussion explored the Northeast’s evolving role in India’s neighbourhood policy, examining its strategic importance in strengthening regional connectivity and engagement with neighbouring countries. The session reflected on how borderland dynamics, economic cooperation, and security considerations are shaping the region’s place in India’s foreign policy.
Drawing on perspectives from geopolitics and regional development, the conversation highlighted the opportunities and challenges that lie at the intersection of connectivity, diplomacy, and sustainable development.
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About the Speaker
Dr. Cchavi Vasisht – is an Associate Fellow at Chintan Research Foundation and a scholar-practitioner specialising in geopolitics, development, and gender across South and Southeast Asia. She has authored and co-authored over 60 publications, including policy briefs, research papers, and opinion pieces. Her work combines research, policy engagement, and public communication, with a focus on making complex geopolitical issues accessible to wider audiences.