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Title EVOLVING SECURITY COMPETITION IN THE INDIAN OCEAN REGION: IMPLICATIONS FOR PAKISTAN

Author(s) Zahid Iqbal

Abstract This study examines the status of evolving security order in the Indian Ocean Region and its ramification for Pakistan, which has its geostrategic, politically essential, and critical role in the Indian Ocean region. This study uses the realist approach and theory of offensive realism under the evolving security competition in the Indian Ocean region. This study finds out China is expanding into the Indian Ocean region, and the US, with the help of India and other regional countries, is trying to counter China. Due to Chines economic growth, China is spending a significant amount on military modernizing and extending its influence in the Indian Ocean region through Belt and Road Initiative. Furthermore, China is also developing bases in the Indian Ocean. Eventually, it can change the status quo in the Indian Ocean. Therefore, the US and India are also coming together to contain China. Pakistan can also face a negative impact. US support is increasing its position of power and control in the Indian Ocean and deploying naval forces around the region, establishing favorable relations with the countries in the Indian Ocean region. It can have negative repercussions for Pakistan.

Type Thesis/Dissertation MS

Faculty Social Sciences

Department International Relations

Language English

Publication Date 2022-12-16

Subject International Relations

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Format 16 Edition Chicago Manual

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