Race to Indian Ocean Region
An extensive analysis focused on the Indian Ocean Region (IOR) conducted with the benefit of nearly four months of hindsight, allowing for a detailed examination of the events and their alignment with subsequent developments. The post explores the evolving strategic landscape of the IOR, covering all dimensions: geopolitical, military, economic and environmental. What is IOR? This region, encompassing critical maritime routes and chokepoints, is framed as a theater of intense competition among global powers, with a particular focus on India’s role, the significance of Diego Garcia, and the shifting dynamics involving the United States, China, Turkey, and regional actors like Indonesia and Sri Lanka. Race to IOR September 2025, started with a series of quick updates from August 2025 about specific IOR locations - Chennai, Vladivostok, Malacca, Sunda, Andaman & Nicobar / Diglipur. Suggesting a reconfiguration of maritime routes and strategic priorities. The Indian Navy’s emerging rol...