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India’s foreign policy imperatives in securing its sea lanes of communication in the Western Pacific / Kumar, Pranav; Zafar, Salma   Article
Kumar, Pranav Article
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Summary/Abstract Seas and Oceans have always played an important role in human development and continue to do so in number of ways, be it as a source of resource or as a means of transportation or information exchange. In the twenty-first century with the emergence of current globalised world trade system, its strategic importance has increased many folds.
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Reluctant pretender: China's evolving presence in the Indian Ocean / Holslag, Jonathan   Journal Article
Holslag, Jonathan Journal Article
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Publication 2013.
Summary/Abstract This paper takes stock of China's evolving presence in the Indian Ocean. It posits that despite various traditional and non-traditional threats, the Indian Ocean is not the foremost concern in China's quest for maritime security. As a result, China's efforts to make foray beyond the Strait of Malacca remain limited. Three patterns in its posturing can be distinguished. First, it seeks to deter India - its main counterweight in South Asia - where it is the weakest, that is along the continental border. Second, it explores ways to reduce its reliance on the long maritime lifelines in the Indian Ocean. Third, it is gradually and modestly increasing its presence in a way that can be described as diffuse pervasion. There is thus no reason to be overly alarmed. Yet, important uncertainties remain over China's future intentions and the degree to which problems with lesser powers can prompt it to use military means to defend its interests. Future Chinese naval assertiveness in the region will more likely be the outcome of contingency than strategic provision.
Key Words Indian Ocean  Deterrence  Maritime Security  China  Sea Lanes 
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