India's Ocean

This book assesses Indiäs role as a major power in the Indian Ocean. Many see the Indian Ocean as naturally falling within Indiäs sphere of influence but, as this book demonstrates, India has a long way to go before it could achieve regional dominance. The book outlines the development of Indian thinking on its role in the Indian Ocean and examines Indiäs strategic relationships in the region. The book then discusses Indiäs ambivalent relationship with the United States and explores its attitude towards Chinäs growing power in the Indian Ocean. It concludes by discussing the region¿s evolving strategic order ¿ does India have what it takes to become the leading power in the region?