This collection of articles which provide an analytical commentary on the contemporary issues concerning Indias Act East Policy and Northeast India. It is multi-faceted in approach and gives interesting insights into understanding the political and social implications of cross-border trade in this ethnically diverse region of the country. It weighs the policy agenda versus the ideational aspects of India Act East and Indias Northeast. This volume captures the essence of infrastructural development, human capacity building and soft assets as pillars to connect North-East India and Southeast Asia. North-East Indias soft power assets will play a critical role in Indias relations with ASEAN through the CLMV countries (Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Vietnam).