| ID | 151397 |
| Title Proper | Expansion of Chinese maritime power in the Indian Ocean |
| Other Title Information | implications for India |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Upadhyaya, Shishir ; Shishir Upadhyaya |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | This paper examines the ongoing expansion of China’s maritime power in the Indian Ocean region and analyses its potential impact on the extant balance of Sino-Indian maritime power in the region. It posits that the expanding Chinese maritime power in the Indian Ocean could seriously challenge India’s geostrategic advantage in the near future and that India can no longer take for granted its strategic location at the centre of the Indian Ocean nor the strength of its historical ties with the various regional states. It further argues that the current Indian maritime strategy for the Indian Ocean region, to be the “net security provider” for the entire region, is unsustainable and thus needs to be reviewed and rebuilt leveraging the geographic advantage enjoyed by India over China in the Indian Ocean. |
| `In' analytical Note | Defence Studies Vol. 17, No.1; Mar 2017: p.63-83 |
| Journal Source | Defence Studies Vol: 17 No 1 |
| Key Words | Indian Navy ; Andaman and Nicobar Islands ; China ; PLA Navy ; Indian Maritime Strategy ; Indian Ocea |