India–ASEAN Counterterrorism Cooperation 2026 | UPSC
India and ASEAN share important interests in combating terrorism, transnational crime, extremist financing and emerging digital security threats. Cooperation through dialogue, information exchange, capacity building and regional institutions can strengthen stability across South and Southeast Asia. This UPSC-focused article examines India's Act East Policy, ASEAN centrality, maritime security, legal cooperation, institutional challenges and the future of regional counterterrorism partnerships.