Indian Ocean

The aborted 1983 mission illustrates that India’s ambitions and interests extend beyond the subcontinent.

Shinzo Abe’s recent comments on the South China Sea sound ominous. The concept of a “lake” has been used before though.

Both nations must consider the others strategic interests — and craft realistic goals for success.

The warming of the Arctic could change several nations’ geostrategic calculations.

Why relations between New Delhi and Tokyo have warmed and stand to prosper in the future.

Climate change along with illegal, unreported and overfishing could disturb a vital balance in the Indian Ocean.

There’s a lot of sensationalism over China’s navy. Regardless, India needs its own AirSea Battle concept.

A new stealth frigate and naval base are the latest signs of India’s maritime ambitions. But can India’s Navy become more self-reliant?

There’s more to a Japan-India partnership than China. There are plenty of reasons for them to move closer.

An agreement between China, India and Japan to coordinate over combating piracy in the Gulf of Aden is an encouraging sign of military cooperation. But it’s no panacea.

Few people have heard of the Indian Ocean Rim Association for Regional Cooperation. That’s a shame.

News that China is considering a Seychelles offer of a base for its ships means a new strategic headache for India’s military planners.