Great Wall of Andaman and Nicobar Islands : US INDOCPACOM Gateway to the Indian Ocean Region
Abstract
The relations between India and US in the future can influence the affairs in the Indian Ocean region of the US INDOPACOM. Whilst influencing maritime affairs in the Indian Ocean region, the US has the opportunity to step up its relations with a non-aligned India, by collaborating with India in developing the Andaman and Nicobar islands. The strategic importance of the Andaman and Nicobar islands (ANI) can become the lynchpin in the Indo-US relations as it provides an avenue for the USA to gain credibility in its affairs with the countries in the region. The ANI, in addition, also provides the US INDOPACOM a strategic heft in the western approaches to the Indo-pacific region which may be the next core area of China. Chinas dependence on energy sources form the Gulf make it vulnerable in the IOR, which can be correctly capitalized by countries in the region to counter balance Chinas overtures in the South China Sea, with the US expertise and technological capability. The future of the INDOPACOM, especially in the IOR, rests along these islands.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 10, 2019
- Accession Number
- AD1077930
Entities
People
- Pradeep Raja
Organizations
- Naval War College