Emerging Naval Powers and the Strategic Redefinition of Maritime Avenues in the Indo-Pacific Region

Author(s)	Ms. Amita
Country	India
Abstract	The Indo-Pacific region has emerged as one of the most strategically important arenas in contemporary geopolitics. Growing economic interdependence, increasing relevance of sea lines of communication (SLOCs), and the expansion of naval capabilities have scaled competitive amongst regional and other regional powers. This article analysis the emerging naval powers in the Indo-Pacific region by examining the maritime startegies of mainly India and China alongside the role of other emerging regional powers such as Japan, Vietnam, Indonesia and South Korea. The study explores how China's expanding naval presence and strategic initiatives contributed towards change in regional maritime dynamics and how India is responding by capability development, maritime partnerships and strategic engagements in the region. It argues that maritime order in the Indo-Pacific region is becoming more multipolar, shaped not only by greater power rivalries but also by the increasing influence of middle powers and security frameworks.
Keywords	Indo-Pacific, Maritime Security, Naval Powers, India - China competition, Strategy
Field	Sociology > Intelligence / Security
Published In	Volume 8, Issue 2, March-April 2026
Published On	2026-04-05

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