Indian Ocean dynamics: An Indian perspective

Russian warship Marshal Shaposhnikov (R) passes by the Indian warship INS Mysore during joint exercises in the Indian Ocean. (Photo: AAP)

Author: P K Ghosh, ORF

The Indian Ocean is a very ‘active’ ocean, perceived by many as the emerging centre of gravity in the strategic world.

Thus, the words attributed to  the maritime strategist Alfred Mahan ring true: ‘Whoever controls the Indian Ocean will dominate Asia, the destiny of the world will be decided on its waters.’ Read more…