India’s Security and the Indian Ocean

As the Vishnu Purāna mentions “India is a country that lies north of the ocean and south of the snowy mountains, called Bhāratam, there dwells the descendants of Bharata”. The culture from the ancient land of Bharat spread across Southeast Asian, African and East Asian countries through the Indian Ocean. India’s history, art, mythology, and literature are replete with references to that ocean and its importance for the Indian people. The article focuses on how India’s maritime security framework in the Indian Ocean significantly shapes regional and global dynamics.