Regional Maritime Security: IOR Geopolitics, Piracy, Chokepoints, SAGAR Vision

and Management (BIM) Scheme. Why is maritime security vital to protect India's sea trade? Discuss maritime and coastal security challenges and the way forward.

‘Sea is an important Component of the Cosmos” Discuss in the light of the above statement the role of the IMO (International Maritime Organisation) in protecting environment and enhancing maritime safety and security

South China Sea has assumed great geopolitical significance in the present context. Comment.

disputes and rising tension affirm the need for safeguarding maritime security to ensure freedom of navigation and over Maritime Disputes flight throughout the region. In this context, discuss the bilateral issues between India and China.

In 2012, the longitudinal marking of the high-risk areas for piracy was moved from 65° East to 78° east in the Arabian Sea by International Maritime organisation. What impact does this have on India’s maritime security concerns?

What do you understand by ‘The String of Pearls’? How does it impact India? Briefly outline the steps taken by India to counter String of Pearls this. With respect to the South China sea, maritime territorial