Maritime Forces in Pursuit of National Security

Download or read book Maritime Forces in Pursuit of National Security written by Gurpreet S. Khurana and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Preface List of Maps List of Photographs Abbreviations INTRODUCTION Historical Backdrop Current Geo-Strategic Setting INDIA'S MARITIME INTERESTS Maritime Zones Island Territories Overseas Trade Strategic Imports Stability in the Indian Ocean Region OTHER STAKEHOLDERS IN THE INDIAN OCEAN Regional Littorals Extra-regional Powers INDIA'S SECURITY CONCERNS Military Conflicts Military Confrontations Short of War Security of Sea-lines/Strategic Imports Maritime 'Disorder' at Sea INDIA'S POLICY IMPERATIVES The Three Broad Imperatives Mission-based Imperatives: Review & Recommendations CONCLUSION Index The growing interest of nations in the ocean-realm has become discernable in recent years, leading to an increased significance of maritime security. This is particularly relevant to India, whose vital stakes are expanding beyond its terrestrial confines. How has this increased the responsibility of Indian maritime forces? Can we expect these forces to satiate national-security interests beyond maritime affairs? What approach and capabilities are needed for this? As an attempt to answer these questions, this book is intended for a 'wide-spectrum' readership; ranging from a layman but a keen observer of national/ global events that affect him, and who seeks an association with India's growing eminence; to the academics and Indian policy makers.