| ID | 142687 |
| Title Proper | Addressing maritime challenges in the Indian Ocean Region |
| Other Title Information | a case for synergising naval capacities towards collective benefits |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Agnihotri, Kamlesh K |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | The vastness and diversity of the Indian Ocean Region (IOR) and its littorals, and difference in the latters’ overall view of regional security, presents a broad spectrum of challenges therein. The maritime capacities of most littoral states are not strong enough to individually address these challenges. However, synergised response strategies, appropriately regulated by one or two collectively mandated apex bodies, would greatly help in managing regional maritime security. The existing maritime cooperative initiatives in IOR, like the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) and Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS), have shown great promise and potential. Countries like India and Australia, major players in both these constructs, can possibly rally other IOR littorals into leveraging their maritime capacities under these pan-regional fora by mutual agreement. Concurrently, both initiatives could find congruence in their maritime security visions, so as to create a collaborative local environment for collective benefits without dependence on extra-regional players. |
| `In' analytical Note | Journal of Defence Studies Vol. 10, No.1; Jan-Mar 2016: p.69-88 |
| Journal Source | Journal of Defence Studies Vol: 10 No 1 |
| Key Words | Regional Security ; IOR ; Indian Ocean Region ; Maritime Challenges ; Naval Capacities |