The Journal of Indian Ocean Studies is a publication of the Society for Indian Ocean Studies (SIOS). Having completed twenty-eight years of publication, the Journal, published three times a year-in January, May and September, aims at... more
The Journal of Indian Ocean Studies is a publication of the Society for Indian Ocean Studies (SIOS). Having completed twenty-eight years of publication, the Journal, published three times a year-in January, May and September, aims at bringing out articles contributed by defence experts, diplomats, eminent scholars and renowned thinkers on the various aspects of the Indian Ocean and the littoral regions of South and Southeast Asia, Africa, the Gulf and Australia. An Editorial Advisory Board comprising strategists and former practitioners of foreign affairs and defence as well as distinguished scholars on economy, history etc. of the region provide regular guidance and advice. The Journal has a vast readership among the Parliamentarians, think-tanks, maritime establishments, universities and institutions of excellence in various fields as also individual scholars. l l l
Japan has historically been a major player within the Indo-Pacific region due to its rapid post-war economic expansion, technological advancement, massive overseas development aid as well as its cultural outreach. As the Indo-Pacific... more
Japan has historically been a major player within the Indo-Pacific region due to its rapid post-war economic expansion, technological advancement, massive overseas development aid as well as its cultural outreach. As the Indo-Pacific today is marred with various challenges in the form of maritime and energy security, border conflicts, booming population, developing economies, and rising carbon emissions, among others. The region requires a multipolar balance of power wherein nations can lead by example and concerted action towards creating a peaceful, prosperous and sustainable future for an extensively dynamic Indo-Pacific. This paper focuses on one of the critical variables of the region, i.e., the energy sector, and attempts to place Japan’s role and contribution to the region’s ongoing energy transitions. The extent and means through which Japan can propel itself and the region towards a just transition with the help of regional and international cooperation have been analysed.
Both the Indo-Pacific Theatre and the Himalayan belt need equal domination to make China reel back from the present belligerent and revisionist agenda with Great Power ambition by 2030.Aukus Or Quad Are Not Sufficient-there are Gaps which... more
Both the Indo-Pacific Theatre and the Himalayan belt need equal domination to make China reel back from the present belligerent and revisionist agenda with Great Power ambition by 2030.Aukus Or Quad Are Not Sufficient-there are Gaps which need to be identified and plugged as the scenario evolves China's Rise with Belligerence Chinese Dream of great-power status is driving them towards a reckless and a rogue initiative. To checkmate China in this race, U.S. is now focussing to contain China in the Indo-Pacific theatre, which is now being called as the 'Great Game. 'But unfortunately, it does not include the geo-strategic game changer, the formidable Himalayas, which is definitely a subset of the larger Game. If the 21 st century gravitates around the Indo-Pacific, which is being termed by military analysis's as the 'Great Game'. Then Himalayas are definitely the subset of this great game and need attention of security planners other than India too. Therefore a methodology has to be evolved by which the Indo-Pacific charter has to cater for two main Highways. One is along the South China Sea, which appears to be the centre of the military action and where AUKUS is likely to operate to ensure freedom of the seas. At the same time any blockade on this vital sea route is bound to affect the supplies to China along the sea route. China being a great strategic planner had envisioned in the 1950s of opening a transit through the Karakoram-Himalayas and towards the Arabian Sea. Post Afghanistan and China's presence around the globe strongly indicates a geopolitical transition in the world's power structure. The world is shifting to a new multi-polar order with China at its centre. The US Strategy to contain China in the Indo-Pacific itself becomes relevant.
In light of the growing importance of the Indo-Pacific, Italy must follow the example of other European countries by developing a geopolitical strategy on the Indo-Pacific, and in particular towards India with whom it could collaborate on... more
In light of the growing importance of the Indo-Pacific, Italy must follow the example of other European countries by developing a geopolitical strategy on the Indo-Pacific, and in particular towards India with whom it could collaborate on many fronts.
