Backdrop The global semiconductor industry’s near-total dependence on maritime logistics for the movement of critical inputs imposes a set of structural vulnerabilities that remain curiously underexamined in contemporary discourse on supply chain resilience. While prevailing analyses emphasise on aspects such as diversification or redundancy, they frequently lay insufficient stress upon the actual […]
The economic and military growth of a nuclear-armed China and its implications for India’s security have caused India’s Prime Ministers from Vajpayee to Manmohan to Narendra Modi to invest substantially in strengthening the India-US relationship over the last three decades[1]. Their objectives have been to break out of technology isolation, modernise India’s military, […]
The joint development by India and Iran (later augmented by commitments from Afghanistan and sustained interest from Uzbekistan) of the Iranian port of Chabahar has long been subjected to operational uncertainty. It would be recalled that the US first imposed sanctions on Iran in November 1979.[1] The US withdrawal from the “Joint […]
Keywords: FISHERIES POLICY, FISHERIES PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT, INDO-PACIFIC, RFMO, FAD, IUU FISHING The governance of global fisheries has become increasingly complex in the Indo-Pacific, where ecological pressures, economic interests and strategic competition intersect. Within this evolving landscape, the European Union (EU) has positioned itself as a leading advocate of sustainable fisheries through instruments such as […]
Keywords: ARMED CONFLICT, MARITIME THREATS, MARINE INSURANCE, P&I CLUBS, MARITIME TRADE, SHIPPING, SUPPLY CHAIN DISRUPTION, INSURANCE LAW, TRANSPORTATION LAW, RISK MANAGEMENT. Introduction The realities of marine insurance were recently brought home to India by the merchant shipping disruptions in and around the Strait of Hormuz.[1] Amid these disruptions, Rear Admiral Sudhir Pillai […]
India’s evolving approach to the Indo-Pacific should place greater emphasis on Oceania, a region of rising economic, diplomatic, and geostrategic relevance. However, this shift presents both opportunities and challenges. It is important to recognise that for India, the Indian Ocean region is not a strategy in and of itself but is rather, a strategic […]
Background Despite its rich tradition of shipbuilding, a well-established ship-building ecosystem, and a favourable geographic location, India currently ranks 16thin the global shipbuilding industry with a paltry 0.06% share in the global shipbuilding market that is dominated by China, Japan, and South Korea, which taken in aggregate, account for 95% of the global […]
Ms Arijita Sinha Roy, Research Associate at the National Maritime Foundation, participated in the ROK Emerging Scholars Seminar organised by the Korea Institute for International Economic Policy (KIEP) under the Global South Think Tank Partnership Program on 22 April 2026 in New Delhi. The seminar brought together scholars and policy researchers to assess the progress […]
A recent workshop held in Mombasa brought together representatives from over 20 countries, international organisations, and think tanks to exchange perspectives on maritime security in the Western Indian Ocean. A key area of discussion was the operationalisation of the DCoC/JA Working Group 3 (WG3), currently chaired by Kenya, focusing on enhancing operational cooperation and coordination […]
Captain RS Sawan, Senior Fellow at the National Maritime Foundation, participated in a workshop on maritime cooperation and coordination in the Western Indian Ocean held in Mombasa from 14 to 17 April 2026. The workshop was organised by the Africa Center for Strategic Studies and brought together senior practitioners, policymakers, and experts to examine effective […]
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India’s engagement with the seas has historically extended beyond trade and naval power, encompassing and incorporating culture, mobility, and exchange. Despite this, contemporary policy continues to treat the maritime domain primarily through the lenses of security, logistics, and port-led development. Tourism — particularly maritime tourism — remains underdeveloped as a strategic sector notwithstanding […]