THE IMPLEMENTATION OF INDIAN MARITIME DOCTRINE IN MAINTAINING ITS NATIONAL SECURITY INTERESTS TOWARDS CHINA NAVAL PRESENCE IN INDIAN OCEAN REGION (2009-2017)

Abstract

Indian Ocean is a strategic location of the region and became the centre of world politics. Indian Ocean Region (IOR) has several important straits, gulfs, bays and seas within which the most of them being in the northern part. Major shipping lanes intersect its vast expanse, with strategic waterways and choke points connecting the Indian Ocean to other main water bodies on the earth. China has significant security interests in the Indian Ocean region, where China is now leading to an ever greater military existence in the region. China’s overpowering strategic focus in the Indian Ocean is the preservation of its maritime trading lines, particularly those transporting oil and gas that the Chinese economy relies upon. Indian Ocean Region is at the top of Indian policy priorities. India’s vision for Indian Ocean Region is deep-rooted in preceding cooperation in the region and to use their capabilities for the benefit of all in their common maritime home. The Indian Ocean holds particular importance for India. India is definitely trying to maintain their national security interests in Indian Ocean. In response to the condition in the Indian Ocean, India implement its India maritime doctrine implemented through Indian Navy application in order to respond China naval presence in Indian Ocean since 2008. This implementation brings the sources of its naval application as an effort to counter China naval presence in Indian Ocean through its doctrine. The unilateral naval effort to counter China in Indian Ocean. Moreover, further effort from Indian navy is needed through bilateral cooporation that will further support her unilateral effort in countering China presence in the region.