| ID | 163007 |
| Title Proper | Chinese Inroads in Maldives and India’s Strategy |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Bajpai, Arunoday |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | The entire Indian Ocean holds crucial significance for India’s security and economic interests. The recent Chinese strategic and commercial inroads by China in Maldives are part of her larger strategy to expand her strategic influence in the Indo-Pacific region. The Chinese design appears benign in the first impression as it moves from gaining economic dominance toconsolidating strategic influence. India needs to not only strengthen her defence capabilities but also to develop bilateral and multilateral strategic partnership to ensure peace, stability, freedom of navigation and rule based order in the entire Indian Ocean. The bilateral approach towards neighbours needs better understanding of their fragile political landscape and domestic politics. |
| `In' analytical Note | World Focus Vol. 40, No.1; Jan 2019: p.36-43 |
| Journal Source | World Focus 2019-01 40, 1 |
| Key Words | Maldives ; Chinese Inroads ; India’s Strategy |