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Beyond Boundaries: Cooperation in the BIMSTEC Framework, edited by Vinod Anand and Prerna Gandhi, offers a comprehensive examination of the evolving role of the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) in shaping South and Southeast Asia`s future. This timely collection explores BIMSTEC`s potential in addressing regional challenges such as economic integration, maritime security, climate change, and non-traditional security threats. With contributions from experts across various fields, the book highlights opportunities for deeper collaboration, from fostering economic connectivity to tackling transnational crime. Emphasizing the importance of cross-border cooperation, the volume advocates for an inclusive and resilient approach to regional integration. Ultimately, it provides a roadmap for BIMSTEC nations to unlock collective strengths and achieve sustainable, shared prosperity.

Vinod Anand is a Senior Fellow and Research Coordinator at the Vivekananda International Foundation (VIF), New Delhi. His research focuses on strategic studies, India`s Act East Policy, and China`s Belt and Road Initiative. With deep expertise in the Asia-Pacific, his work also explores development and security issues in Southeast Asia. At VIF, he contributes to policy research on regional connectivity, geopolitical competition, and India`s strategic engagements with East and Southeast Asian countries. He writes regularly on military and diplomatic dimensions of regional affairs and closely follows evolving dynamics in Indo-Pacific strategic thought and India`s foreign policy trajectory in the region.