The Indian Ocean is not merely a body of water; it is an amphitheater of trade, commerce, and geopolitical flashpoints. Two thousand years ago, taxes on Indian trade alone accounted for roughly one-third of the total revenue of the entire Roman Empire. The Ocean has never been a background feature; it has always been the main event. And in 2026, with chokepoints under strain, submarine cables contested, and sea beds mapped for their minerals, the Indian Ocean is more conteste

India's geostrategic posture in the Indian Ocean Region is an integral part of its defense umbrella, especially in India-China relations....