INDIA’S MARITIME POWER AND THE STRATEGIC SIGNIFICANCE OF THE ANDAMAN & NICOBAR ISLANDS
6 September 2026
INDIA’S MARITIME POWER AND THE STRATEGIC SIGNIFICANCE OF THE ANDAMAN & NICOBAR ISLANDS
1. Introduction
- India’s peninsular geography, surrounded by the Arabian Sea, Indian Ocean and Bay of Bengal, gives it a natural maritime orientation and makes control of sea lanes vital for national security, trade and strategic autonomy.
- The Andaman & Nicobar (A&N) Islands, located close to major Indo-Pacific sea lanes, constitute an important component of India’s maritime strategy.
2. Strategic Significance
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Explore India's maritime power and the strategic significance of Andaman & Nicobar Islands in the Indo-Pacific region, covering defense, economics, and sustainability.
Keywords
Andaman Nicobar Islandsmaritime strategyMalacca StraitAndaman Nicobar CommandIndo-Pacific strategyGalathea Bay portIndian Ocean securitymaritime domain awareness