Muhammad Azam Khan and Aiysha Safdar

Muhammad Azam Khan is Senior Research Fellow at the Pakistan Navy War College. He is the principal author of the first Maritime Doctrine of Pakistan currently under final review at the Pakistan Navy Headquarters in Islamabad.

Aiysha Safdar is a Fellow at Pakistan Navy War College Lahore. She is currently pursuing her PhD on, “Power Politics in Indian Ocean” from the University of Punjab, Lahore.

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Keywords: Terrorism, blue water navy, maritime operations, EEZ, capabilities, aircraft carriers, power projection, Mahan and Corbett

Abstract

A nation’s maritime prowess is the source of its sea power. A nation’s naval forces are a visible manifestation of its influence at sea. The demographics, geography, and economy of a country’s maritime region all contribute to the nation’s naval might.  Sea power, then, refers to a nation’s nautical might on both the military and civilian fronts.  The phrase refers to more than just the skills necessary to navigate the ocean; it also encompasses the power to affect actions on land. Nonetheless, some countries have more sea power than others. This could take the form of a robust navy, a thriving ship-building sector, a large pool of skilled seamen, abundant marine resources, access to offshore trading ports, or some combination of these factors.

First Published

December 25, 2015

How to Cite

Muhammad Azam Khan and Aiysha Safdar, “India’s Evolving Strategic Maritime Thought: Blue Water Aspirations and Challenges,” Regional Studies 34, no.1 (Winter 2015-16): 26-47, https://regionalstudies.com.pk/wp/article/indias-evolving-strategic-maritime-thought-blue-water-aspirations-and-challenges/

Issue

Volume 34, Issue 1