Maritime Security In The Indo Pacific: India's Diplomatic and Strategic Response

Introduction : The Indo-Pacific has emerged as a central strategic space in contemporary international politics, reshaping debates on security, connectivity, and power distribution. The growing integration of the Indian and Pacific Oceans has transformed maritime regions from peripheral theatres into the core arena of geopolitical interaction. This shift reflects broader changes in the global order, including the rebalancing of economic power towards Asia, the expansion of maritime trade routes, and the increasing strategic importance of sea-based resources and communication lines.