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India’s Maritime Power Projection in the Southwest Indian Ocean Gets a Boost

India’s Maritime Power Projection in the Southwest Indian Ocean Gets a Boost

By Sudha Ramachandran
An India-funded airstrip and jetty was inaugurated last week in Mauritius’ Agaléga island that will enhance its capacity to surveil and carry out military operations in the region.

India Is Embracing a ‘Net Security Provider’ Role in the Indian Ocean Region

India Is Embracing a ‘Net Security Provider’ Role in the Indian Ocean Region

By Samir Bhattacharya
New infrastructure built by India in Mauritius demonstrates New Delhi's commitment to cementing its security presence in the IOR.
India’s Anti-Piracy Missions Were Years in the Making

India’s Anti-Piracy Missions Were Years in the Making

By Khyati Singh and Gaurav Sen
The recent uptick in activity is the culmination of a long-term shift that has largely gone unnoticed. 

What Does China Think About India’s Increased Anti-Piracy Patrols Amid the Red Sea Crisis?

What Does China Think About India’s Increased Anti-Piracy Patrols Amid the Red Sea Crisis?

By Andrew Orchard
India has deployed a beefed-up naval presence to the western Indian Ocean in response to threats to global shipping. China is not happy about it.

The China Factor in the India-Tanzania Strategic Partnership

The China Factor in the India-Tanzania Strategic Partnership

By Raghvendra Kumar
Tanzania’s skepticism toward China has opened new space for India to upgrade a longstanding partnership.

Indian Defense Minister Visits Maldives

Indian Defense Minister Visits Maldives

By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
The Maldives has remained one of India’s key maritime partners in the Indian Ocean neighborhood.

India Sees China at Sea: On Sarangi’s ‘Maritime Corridors in the Indo-Pacific’

India Sees China at Sea: On Sarangi’s ‘Maritime Corridors in the Indo-Pacific’

By Krzysztof Iwanek
Subhasish Sarangi’s book will serve as a good primer on India’s attempts to counter China in the Indian Ocean.
Challenges Ahead for the Colombo Security Conclave, the Indian Ocean Quad

Challenges Ahead for the Colombo Security Conclave, the Indian Ocean Quad

By Kannan Reghunathan Nair
The Delhi-driven subregional arrangement faces a number of challenges but stands as a noteworthy endeavor to coordinate on maritime safety and security in the Indian Ocean region.

India and Sri Lanka Sign Pacts to Enhance Maritime Security

India and Sri Lanka Sign Pacts to Enhance Maritime Security

By Arundathie Abeysinghe
Amid increased Chinese activity, India and Sri Lanka focus on their shared strategic interests in the Southern Indian Ocean region.

How the Colombo Security Conclave Can Avoid SAARC’s Fate

How the Colombo Security Conclave Can Avoid SAARC’s Fate

By Balachander Palanisamy
For the Colombo Security Conclave to succeed, China should be a non-issue.

Jumpstarting an Indian Ocean Region Approach for the United States

Jumpstarting an Indian Ocean Region Approach for the United States

By Jeffrey Payne
Engagement by the United States throughout the wider Indian Ocean Region has a mixed record at best.
India Competes for Sri Lanka’s Affections

India Competes for Sri Lanka’s Affections

By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
China’s growing footprint in Sri Lanka has been of concern to India.

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