What Seoul needs to do to become ASEAN s reliable strategic partner
Posted : 2021-01-18 14:35
Updated : 2021-01-18 18:40
This is the last in a series of contributions on prospects of ASEAN-Korea relations in 2021. ― ED.
By Choe Won-gi
The inception in 2017 of the New Southern Policy (NSP), the signature foreign policy initiative of President Moon Jae-in, has opened a new chapter in Seoul s relations with ASEAN. To date, it remains the most successful and active foreign policy initiative under his administration. While the COVID-19 pandemic posed serious obstacles for implementing the prior pledges of the NSP, Seoul nevertheless came up with a new implementation strategy, NSP Plus, which modified and updated previous programs of the NSP in order to meet ASEAN s urgent needs to deal with the public health crisis as well as new demands and priorities in the COVID-19 era.
By Nish Bhan
Houston: Nothing represents India’s diverse history and cultures better than its food. Indian cuisine is known throughout the globe for its variety, bold spices, and exciting flavors. From delicious dosas in the South to Kashmiri yakhni in the North, no two parts of Indian cuisine are the same. And, each cuisine in India–varied and diverse as it is–tells a unique story of the people and history it comes from.
Few people know this better than Chef Mayank Istwal, the executive chef of Musaafer, Houston’s newest foray into high-end Indian cooking. A world traveler and expert on Indian cuisine, history and spices, Chef Istwal journeyed across India to seek understanding of the different stories and cultures represented in India’s food. Seeking to explore the connection between Indian heritage and its unique cuisine, Chef Istwal has been invited by Foundation for India Studies, a 501c(3) registered non-profit organization, to provide a fun, exciting and