In India, we ignore our coastlines when we think about foreign policy. Sunil Amrith joins Hamsini Hariharan to discuss the Bay of Bengal, its fascinating history and how the sea changed interactions across the region and the world. For questions or comments, reach out to the host @HamsiniH or on Instagram @statesofanarchy.  Read more: Crossing the Bay of Bengal: The Furies of Nature and the Fortunes of Migrants  by Sunil Amrith Unruly Waters by Sunil Amrith The Glass Palace by Amitav Ghosh Seas of Citizenship by Hamsini Hariharan You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the new and improved IVM Podcast App on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/iosSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.