India has a 7,517-km-long coast line, with rich maritime geography. Due to its importance for trade and vulnerability to state and non-state actors the maritime security of India becomes utmost important. State actors include governments or government backed organisations posing challenges to India, such as Pakistani ISI, China or China’s PLA. Whereas non-state actors are… Continue reading [Answered] Analyse the multidimensıonal challenges posed by external state and non-state actors to Maritime Security of India. Also, highlight the government measures taken to combat these threats.
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China exports warship to Pak., to be deployed in Indian Ocean
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is PNS Tughril?3 What are the key features of PNS Tughril?4 What are the concerns for India? What is the News? China has handed over the first Type 054A/P frigate (warship) named PNS Tughril to Pakistan. What is PNS Tughril? PNS Tughril is the largest and most advanced warship… Continue reading China exports warship to Pak., to be deployed in Indian Ocean
Goa Maritime Conclave – 2021
What is the News? The 3rd edition of Goa Maritime Conclave was successfully conducted at Goa. The Indian Navy showed the visiting countries the first-hand demonstration of Deep Submergence and Rescue Vessel (DSRV) capabilities About Goa Maritime Conclave Organized by: Indian Navy under the aegis of Naval War College, Goa Aim: To bring together the… Continue reading Goa Maritime Conclave – 2021
An Indian sail to navigate the maritime environment
Source: The Hindu Relevance: On maritime security Synopsis: India’s leadership in the debate on maritime security has boosted its standing as a key player in the shared commons. Contents1 Background2 Maritime Traditions3 A responsible Maritime Power4 Way Forward Background A high level open debate was conducted by the UN Security Council (UNSC) on 9th August… Continue reading An Indian sail to navigate the maritime environment
Choppy Waters
Source: Hindu Relevance: Understanding UNCLOS and India’s vision of maritime security. Synopsis: India recently hosted the UNSC summit on maritime security. With such importance being given to the topic, understanding UNCLOS also becomes important. Problems with UNCLOS: There is friction among many countries because of abuse of maritime rights & disrespect of territorial rights of… Continue reading Choppy Waters
PM Modi outlines five-point framework for maritime security debate at UNSC
Source : The Hindu, Indian express, Mint, Times of India What is the news? Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a debate on maritime security at UNSC. 5 Principle Framework from India– Indian PM laid down the framework: Removal of barriers to maritime trade: First framework called for removal of barriers to maritime trade, in this… Continue reading PM Modi outlines five-point framework for maritime security debate at UNSC
Securing the Indian ocean
Source: Indian express Relevance: Strengthening maritime security Synopsis: Maintaining and strengthening maritime security is a key concern for India. With an open debate on the issue in UNSC, India has a chance to showcase that maritime security requires a multi-dimensional and multi-stakeholder approach. Contents1 Context2 Why marine security is important for India?3 SAGAR policy4 Measures… Continue reading Securing the Indian ocean
India, Sri Lanka and Maldives to collaborate on security
Source: The Hindu Contents1 What is the news?2 Background3 Four pillars of co-operation4 Other relevant points What is the news? India, Sri Lanka and the Maldives have agreed to work on “four pillars” of security cooperation, in a recent virtual meeting of top security officials of the three countries. Background The discussion comes nine months after… Continue reading India, Sri Lanka and Maldives to collaborate on security
An opportunity for India to pitch for holistic maritime security
Source: Indian Express Relevance: India’s role in steering the debate on maritime peace and security at UNSC. Synopsis: India undertakes the rotating Presidency of the UN Security Council. India has an opportunity to ensure that the global debate on maritime peace and security is approached more holistically, rather than focussing just on the security aspect… Continue reading An opportunity for India to pitch for holistic maritime security
