India: Guardian of Indian Ocean Trade Routes

The Indian Ocean Region (IOR) is a geopolitical hotspot, crucial for global trade and energy flows. Handling over 60% of global maritime trade, including one-third of container traffic and two-thirds of oil shipments, the IOR is vital for connecting major economies. Securing the IOR is paramount for India’s strategic and economic interests.

Source: IndianNavy

Saumya Mehta

The writer is an Assistant Editor in Defence and Security Alert magazine. She has experience in Research and Editing with think tanks and foreign policy journals. Her research interests are International Affairs, Diplomacy, Foreign Policy and Philosophy.

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