Subject(s): Foreign policy in India, Political relations -- Perception of security : Indian ocean as a zone of peace, freedom and neutrality, South Asia as a nuclear weapon free zone, Nepal as a zone of peace , Arms control, Disarmament and related matters -- Current state of political relations- Analysing the question of regional cooperation : India's initial perceptions, anti-communist association opposed, Bilateralism, Indian and ASEAN - changing patterns of interaction -- Indian bilateral relations with Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand -- Survey of Indian's macro economic performance : Planning, Gross national product, Foreign trade and balance of payment, Inflation, Science and technology -- Indian-ASEAN - Trade relations : OECD linkage -- India-ASEAN - Foreign investments and joint ventures : Institutional framework for joint ventures and investments of India -- Socio-cultural relations : common heritage, Colonial impact, Reviving old cultural ties, areas of cooperation, Cultural agreements -- Problems and prospects : Hindrances to cooperation, Extra regional factors, Labour supply and service, Transport and communication, Tourism