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To what extent have the rim countries of the Indian Ocean succeeded in reconciling national security concerns with collective regional aspirations for peace? Explore the future prospects of transforming the Indian Ocean into a peace zone in light of China’s Belt and Road Initiative, India’s SAGAR vision, and increasing maritime competition.

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Reconciling National Security and Collective Peace in the Indian Ocean: Challenges and Prospects Introduction The Indian Ocean region (IOR), encompassing nearly 40 littoral and island states, has historically been a crossroads of global commerce, cultural exchange, and strategic competition. Home to critical sea lanes of communication (SLOCs), chokepoints such as the Strait of Hormuz, Malacca, … Continue reading To what extent have the rim countries of the Indian Ocean succeeded in reconciling national security concerns with collective regional aspirations for peace? Explore the future prospects of transforming the Indian Ocean into a peace zone in light of China’s Belt and Road Initiative, India’s SAGAR vision, and increasing maritime competition.