Routledge - Power, Politics and Maritime Governance in the Indian Ocean

Explore the strategic importance of the Indian Ocean in this comprehensive study from Routledge. As a region of immense geo-political relevance, the Indian Ocean serves as a vital corridor for global commerce, with more than eighty per cent of global seaborne oil trade passing through its waters. This book examines the complex challenges facing the region, including the regulation of resources such as fishing and the emerging possibilities of deep sea bed mining. It addresses pressing security concerns like piracy and the stability of strategically located states, which force both littoral countries and extra-regional powers to rethink their naval capabilities and priorities. Readers will gain insight into the interests of major global players, including China, Japan, the United States, and European countries. This text provides a necessary look at how maritime governance and power dynamics shape the future of this essential maritime space.