ISBN: 9788193015971. OCLC: 993046015

"This study examines the geographical, social, cultural linkages between the Indian ocean, the adjoining regions and the Pacific; the historical contexts of the growth of Indian naval power and the patterns of its rise and fall; the spectrum of traditional and non-traditional threats that affect and impact the Indian ocean region; the state of power play between the naval powers in the Indian ocean region; the impact of the growth of naval powers in the Indian ocean region; the recommended approaches to address strategic competition; and an assessment of future maritime and naval imperatives for India"