The Indian Ocean is witnessing accelerated militarization driven by India-China strategic competition, with significant ramifications for global shipping operations.
India’s recent satellite station agreement with Mauritius represents a calculated counter to China’s expanding maritime influence through its “String of Pearls” strategy.
India’s establishment of intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance capabilities in the Chagos archipelago directly challenges China’s dual-use port infrastructure across the Indian Ocean.
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