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International Relations in the Indian Ocean Region
The objectives of this course are to: 1. Develop an overall understanding of the dynamics of the Indian Ocean; 2. Familiarise students with the strategic importance of Indian Ocean region; and 3. Gain the understanding of the key contemporary challenges and prospects in the region 4. Evaluate the development and impact of International actors on the region
Mapping the region- States on the rim/littoral, hinterland states, extra regional; Natural Resources and Growth Potential ; Sea Lanes of Communication (SLOCs)
Maritime policies of major powers in the region- US, France, Australia, Sri Lanka , Maldives
Competing interests of India and China in the region and escalation of tension
Disputes and potential threats - Maritime dimensions, Exclusive Economic Zone, Threat of piracy and terrorist activities
Initiatives for security and cooperation - Maritime Peacekeeping, Cooperative Maritime Security; Regional Security Initiatives
Books Recommended: Essential Readings: Hensel, H.M., & Gupta, A., (eds), (2018), Maritime Security in the Indian Ocean and Western Pacific: Heritage and Contemporary Challenges, New York, Routledge Kumar, S., Ghosh, A.K.& Dwivedi, D., (2017), Indian Ocean - Geo-Strategic Importance , New Delhi, G.B. Books Patel, B.N.,Malik, A.K., & Nunes, W., (ed),(2016), Indian Ocean and Maritime Security- Competition, Cooperation and Threat, India, Routledge Kaushiva, P., & Singh, A., (2013), Indian Ocean Challenges: A Quest for Cooperative Solutions, New Delhi, K W Publishers Churchill, R.R., (2000), The Law of the Sea, Manchester, Manchester University Press Nicholas, M., Michael, (2008), Maritime Security: An Introduction, Burlington, Butterworth-Heinemann
Reference Books: Kim, W.C., & Mauborgne, R., (2015), Blue Ocean Strategy: How to Create Uncontested Market Space and Make the Competition Irrelevant, Brighton, Havard Bussiness Press Kim, W.C., & Mauborgne, R.,(2017),Blue Ocean Leadership, Brighton, Havard Bussiness Press Alpers, Edward A. The Indian Ocean in World History. New York: Oxford University Press, 2013 Forbes,A., (2008), Managing International Shipping ,New Delhi, K M Publishers with National Maritime Foundation Prakash,A., (2008), Commonality of Maritime Challenges, New Delhi, K W Publishers with National Maritime Foundation Bose,S., (2006 ), A Hundred Horizons: The Indian Ocean in the Age of Global Empire, Harvard ,Harvard University Press, Rao,P.V.,ed. (2003), India and Indian Ocean: In the Twilight of the Millenium, New Delhi, South Asian Publishers
