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Title The Convergence of American and Indian Strategic Interests in the Indian Ocean Region: Implications for Pakistan

Author(s) Shabnam Fazal

Abstract Abstract The Indian Ocean Region (IOR) has become a combat zone for the global powers due to its geopolitical and geostrategic significance. The Indo-US strategic alliance is the key development in geopolitics of IOR. Indo-US navy-to-navy cooperation has emerged as the “best performing area of bilateral relationship”. A series of joint military exercises, developments, agreements and understandings are steadily advancing in the Indo-US maritime cooperation. The aim of this research is to analyze the dynamics of IOR fulfilling the requirements of new emerging international order. The research also aims at understanding the IndoUS maritime cooperation and its possible implications for Pakistan. In this environment full of friction, the bilateral maritime cooperation between India and US is an alarming development in the IOR vis-à-vis its strategic competition with China which is disturbing the balance of power in the region at large. The economic and seaborne transportation needs of all these countries on which these countries are heavily dependent on the Indian Ocean Sea Lines of Communications, and heavy maritime resources (living and non-living) have made the IOR a strategic hub for these countries as well for the rest of the world. Keeping in view the complex political and strategic transitions and the vitality of sea affairs, Pakistan needs to revise its maritime policy by strengthening its military and naval capabilities. Pakistan also needs to develop its naval and military potential to maintain a deterrent position in the IOR. Pakistan also needs to expand its diplomatic exposure and to find out alternate options for naval cooperation and joint ventures.

Type Thesis/Dissertation

Faculty Social Sciences

Department International Relations

Language English

Publication Date 2021-08-11

Subject International Relations

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