India’s Maritime Security: Strategy and Challenges

Authors

  • Dr. Priyadarsini Sahu Lecturer (Burla NAC College, Sambalpur University), Former Assistant Professor (Central University of Jharkhand) & M.A/M.Phil. / PhD from School of International Studies (SIS), Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU)

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31305/rrijm.2022.v07.i10.012

Keywords:

Maritime Security, Threats, Terrorism, piracy

Abstract

This article offers a concise overview of the capabilities and difficulties that India faces in terms of maritime security. Within the context of the current order of the globe, maritime security is one of the most important challenges. Due to the fact that India is a country that is encircled on three sides by different bodies of water, there is an increased requirement for marine security. Terrorism, piracy, robbery, illicit trafficking of goods and people, illegal fishing, and pollution are some of the different areas that ships and maritime operations need security from. A number of policies and efforts aimed at enhancing maritime safety have been developed by international organisations as well as various states, one of which is India. The primary purpose of this study is to investigate the part that marine safety plays in the overall process of power consolidation. In addition to this, it analyses both the positive and negative aspects of Indian maritime security.

Author Biography

Dr. Priyadarsini Sahu, Lecturer (Burla NAC College, Sambalpur University), Former Assistant Professor (Central University of Jharkhand) & M.A/M.Phil. / PhD from School of International Studies (SIS), Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU)

Dr. Priyadarsini Sahu is currently working as Lecturer in the Department of Political science, Burla NAC College, Sambalpur University, has over 7 years of teaching experience. The School of International Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru university awarded her M.Phil and Ph. D degrees in the areas West Asian Studies. She has also presented a number of papers in various national and international conferences.

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Published

13-10-2022

How to Cite

Sahu, P. (2022). India’s Maritime Security: Strategy and Challenges . RESEARCH REVIEW International Journal of Multidisciplinary, 7(10), 99–106. https://doi.org/10.31305/rrijm.2022.v07.i10.012