2021/01/01 by David Brewster, Brewster, David
Economics, Econometrics and Finance · Engineering · #Competition #Compétition #Economic Zones and Regional Development #Espace stratégique #Indian Ocean #Maritime Ports and Logistics #Océan Indien #Power #Puissance #Strategic space
paper · doi:10.26171/carnets-oi_0701
openalex publication_date 2021/01/01 · openalex created_date 2022/07/25 · openalex updated_date 2026/07/15
After several decades of US predominance, the Indian Ocean is now becoming a much more complex, congested and contested strategic space. Key drivers of this change include a relative decline in US military dominance, the emergence of India as a major region power and China’s growing economic and military presence. This paper discusses some key features of the changing regional environment in the Indian Ocean, including its implications for the future roles of major and middle powers, and what this might mean for smaller or developing countries.