The Changes and Implications of Indian Maritime Diplomacy Policy during Modi Administration
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Published: 14 December 2020

The Changes and Implications of Indian Maritime Diplomacy Policy during Modi Administration

Tiantian Zhao

Shandong University, China

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10.31014/aior.1991.03.04.238

Pages: 1071-1081

Keywords: Maritime Diplomacy, Neo-liberalism, Regional Cooperation; Modi Administration

Abstract

During Modi administration, India has attached more importance on maritime diplomacy. With Act East policy, India starts to focus more on Indo-Pacific area and tries to build closer relation with Southeast Asian states. Also, India pays more attention on small island states in South Asia, such as Sri Lanka and Maldives. In this research, I will base on the previous studies about maritime diplomacy and conclude the changes of Indian maritime diplomacy during Modi administration. Economic interdependence makes it difficult to ignore neighbouring states’ impact on energy transportation and regional cooperation. Also, non-traditional maritime security problems are increasing, and it is extremely important for littoral states to cooperate to fight against piracy and maritime terrorism. Modi chooses to adopt co-operative maritime diplomacy policy which is beneficial for regional development and the stability of regional order.

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