The Illusion of Stability: Assessing the Impact of Extra-Regional Actors in the Indian Ocean
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For over a decade, the strategic discourse surrounding the Indian Ocean Region (IOR) has been heavily influenced by the narrative of India aspiring to act as a “net security provider”. However, the recent escalation of maritime incidents in the Gulf of Oman and the broader Arabian Sea has cast a significant shadow over this…
Maritime Chokepoints and Global Vulnerability: From the Suez Blockage to the 2026 Hormuz Crisis
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Maritime chokepoints are the narrow arteries through which the lifeblood of the global economy flows. These critical passages, whether natural straits or man-made canals, handle a disproportionate share of global trade, energy shipments, and strategic naval movement. While often overlooked in everyday discourse, their importance becomes starkly visible when disruption occurs. Events such as…
