BIMSTEC has evolved as an important multilateral institution around the geography of Bay of Bengal. Its significance has been spurred by regional governments who are proactively engaging to make BIMSTEC a vibrant institution. This book argues for promoting we-ness in the region and foster cooperation for regional integration. Dr Vijay Sakhujais former Director, National Maritime Foundation, New Delhi. A former Indian Navy officer, Vijay Sakhuja received MPhil and PhD degrees from the Jawaharlal Nehru University in New Delhi. He specializes in Indo-Pacific affairs, maritime security, Climate Change, Arctic, Blue Economy and 4th Industrial Revolution Technologies, and has published over 40 books, edited volumes and monographs. Somen Banerjee is a scholar on International Relations and has extensive operational experience in maritime security. He has been a Senior Fellow at the VIF and is currently serving with the Ministry of External Affairs.