Potential for Regional Naval Conflict in the Indian Ocean.

Abstract

This report examines existing potential for a regional naval conflict occurring in the Indian Ocean during the next decade. It identifies the political and military factors which determine the interplay of forces which will be decisive, if conflict becomes a reality. The analytical framework rests on three considerations; (1) the Indian Ocean as a conflict-promoting entity, (2) South Asian political relationships and threat perceptions, and (3) naval ambitions, capabilities, and shortcomings. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1977
Accession Number
ADA048743

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People

  • Robert M. Burch

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Bodies Of Water
  • Indian Ocean
  • Oceans
  • Perception
  • Standards

Readers

  • Oceanography.
  • Political Violence and Terrorism Studies.
  • Systems Analysis and Design