How does India act as a net security provider in Indian Ocean Region (IOR)? Explain your answer with respect to India’s neighbourhood anticipations.

Answer: The strategic importance of IOR is ever increasing to the world order in general and Indian sub-continent in particular. India’s central position in IOR lends it immense advantages but at the same time presents far greater challenges. A secure IOR is key to ensuring security of India’s national interests. It is, therefore, essential for her to assume the role of a net security provider in the region.

India is a reliable component of the Indian Ocean region and can provide net security. Airpower has a key role, along with the Navy, in ensuring regional security and peace. India hopes to ....

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