Phase IFoundation
Background
Overview
Directly impacts India's energy security, trade, diaspora welfare, and foreign policy objectives in the extended neighbourhood. Highlights the challenges of protecting national interests in a militarized global environment.
Maritime security encompasses the protection of sea lanes, prevention of piracy, and safeguarding of commercial shipping, crucial for global trade and energy security. For India, with its extensive coastline and significant maritime trade, ensuring the safety of its seafarers and freedom of navigation in critical choke points like the Strait of Hormuz is a paramount national interest.