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Contemporary Assessment of the United States and China Naval Vision for the Indian Ocean Region (IOR)
Author(s) -
Lloyd W. Fernald,
Gul Azeem,
Ahmad Riaz
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
journal of public affairs
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.221
H-Index - 20
eISSN - 1479-1854
pISSN - 1472-3891
DOI - 10.1002/pa.2573
Subject(s) - china , beijing , politics , power (physics) , political science , geography , economy , international trade , law , economics , physics , quantum mechanics
This article initially explores how China shapes its modern naval presence in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR), while sustaining a world‐wide economic reach. Attention is drawn to sea power as an integral component of national development and global influence. Second, it discusses the United States and India engagement in the IOR because of China's increasing demand for energy. The latter has resulted in the People's Liberation Army advancement of navigation around the Hormuz and Malacca Straits. Third, it reviews India and Japan's territorial rivalries, which are used by the United States to watch Beijing's emerging power around the Islands, seas, and checks points. Finally, the article shows how political leaders shape sea power as part of their national power.