Diplomacy13 May 2026
Malaysia - Tamil Nadu Para-Diplomacy Gets a Vijay Boost
Several states can play a positive role in pushing India’s S&T ties with other countries – especially in the ASEAN region.
Tridivesh Singh Maini4 min read

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Tridivesh Singh Maini is an Assistant Professor at the Jindal School of International Affairs (JSIA), where he has been teaching since August 2014. His research interests include — India’s ties with its extended neighbourhood (with a focus on Gulf and Iran), geo-economics in South Asia, the role of India’s states in the country’s external relations, The Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and BRICS.
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Several states can play a positive role in pushing India’s S&T ties with other countries – especially in the ASEAN region.
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