Land factor in Indo-Pacific: How large are India's oceanic interests?

With just consolidating what is our primary area of influence or interest in the Indian ocean region, it might make more sense

> How large and wide are India’s oceanic identity and interests?

 

> How does India break away from its continental outlook to a maritime context?

 

> And how can it tailor its strengths and vulnerabilities at sea without over-polarising the oceanic space it aspires to secure?

 

The Indo-Pacific is an emerging area of geo-strategic competition. Characterised by the rise of China, it is forcing countries in the region to choose sides. With a few States aligning with China, and a good number hedging their bets, there are others seeking to counter its rise in the region. This has given rise