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Crucial forum

13 Nov 2024

The Indian Ocean region presents complex realities. It is a vast maritime expanse with unique spatial and strategic characteristics. The vastness of its geography is often suggested as a reason for the lack of any substantial regional thinking in the Indian Ocean. In this region, nation-states continue to pursue their national interests, often resulting in divergent policy outlooks. In this context, the Colombo Security Conclave presents an opportunity to forge a meaningful forum for enhancing regional cooperation in the Indian Ocean. By way of membership, the grouping consists of countries within South Asia and the Western Indian Ocean. But it can serve as an important framework to inspire a broader maritime security architecture in the Indian Ocean. The Colombo Security Conclave presents an opportunity to forge a meaningful forum for enhancing regional cooperation in the Indian Ocean.
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Authors

Sayantan Haldar

Pages
7
Published in
India

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