Diego Garcia and the Geopolitics of the Indian Ocean: Strategic Significance, Militarization, and India’s Strategic Calculus Introduction The Indian Ocean, historically described as the "heart of the Old World," has emerged as a central maritime theatre of the twenty-first century due to its role as a conduit for energy flows, global trade, and strategic chokepoints. … Continue reading Examine the strategic importance of Diego Garcia in the Indian Ocean region and its role in shaping great power politics. Analyse the impact of Diego Garcia’s militarization on the Indian Ocean’s security architecture and on India’s strategic calculus.
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Analyze the growing centrality of maritime security in India’s foreign policy, with a focus on safeguarding sea lanes of communication, ensuring regional stability, and countering strategic threats in the Indian Ocean Region. Examine initiatives such as SAGAR (Security and Growth for All in the Region), Indo-Pacific partnerships, naval diplomacy, and multilateral engagements. Assess how these efforts reflect India’s strategic priorities in response to evolving geopolitical dynamics, including China’s maritime assertiveness.
The Growing Centrality of Maritime Security in India’s Foreign Policy: Strategic Imperatives and Regional Engagements Abstract India’s foreign policy in the 21st century has increasingly recognized the vital role of maritime security in safeguarding its national interests, economic stability, and regional influence. As a peninsular nation with a vast coastline and strategic position in the … Continue reading Analyze the growing centrality of maritime security in India’s foreign policy, with a focus on safeguarding sea lanes of communication, ensuring regional stability, and countering strategic threats in the Indian Ocean Region. Examine initiatives such as SAGAR (Security and Growth for All in the Region), Indo-Pacific partnerships, naval diplomacy, and multilateral engagements. Assess how these efforts reflect India’s strategic priorities in response to evolving geopolitical dynamics, including China’s maritime assertiveness.