| ID | 126121 |
| Title Proper | Maritime security in the Indian Ocean |
| Other Title Information | a changing kaleidoscope |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Parmar, Sarabjeet Singh |
| Publication | 2013. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | The Indian Ocean Region (IOR), though considered an important maritime region, has not yet been accorded the due importance of a geo-strategic entity. One attributable reason is the 'sandwiching' of the IOR between two 'hotspots'-the South China sea and the Persian Gulf that divert the attention of nations from this area. While there are commonalities like 'Freedom of Navigation', the divergences-caused by varying strategic interests even while addressing common security issues such as piracy-have resulted in a sectoral view of the maritime security paradigm in the IOR. The security picture is thus affected by the waning interest and presence of nations historically linked with the region as well as the advent of China. This article examines how the strategic interest of nations is affecting the maritime security conundrum of the IOR. |
| `In' analytical Note | Journal of Defence Studies Vol. 7, No.4; Oct-Dec 2013: p.11-26 |
| Journal Source | Journal of Defence Studies Vol. 7, No.4; Oct-Dec 2013: p.11-26 |
| Key Words | Indian Ocean Region ; South China Sea ; Persian Gulf ; Maritime Security ; Common Security ; India ; China |