Topic: India and its neighbourhood- relations
Q4. Assess the impact of India’s defence cooperation with Sri Lanka on regional maritime security. How can such initiatives address external security threats in the Indian Ocean Region? (10 M)
Difficulty Level: Medium
Reference: IE
Why the question
Sri Lankan President assured that he would not allow his country’s territory to be used against India.Key demand of the question
The question requires an assessment of India-Sri Lanka defence cooperation’s impact on regional maritime security and an analysis of how such initiatives can tackle external security threats in the IOR.Structure of the Answer
Introduction
Briefly explain the importance of India-Sri Lanka defence ties in the context of IOR geopolitics, emphasizing the need for security and cooperation amid emerging challenges.Body
- Impact on regional maritime security: Highlight contributions such as joint exercises, capacity-building initiatives, infrastructure development, and surveillance enhancements.
- Addressing external security threats: Discuss how these initiatives counter challenges like Chinese influence, piracy, terrorism, and unauthorized naval incursions in the IOR.
Conclusion
Conclude by underscoring the need for deepened cooperation and multilateral engagements to ensure a secure, stable, and rules-based Indian Ocean Region.
