Often referred to as among the most strategically located island chains in the world, the Andaman and Nicobar Islands are critical for India’s strategic interests. The islands comprise the sole archipelago in the Bay and they straddle important sea channels. As the long-standing protectionist regime in the islands morphs into a more flexible form of governance that will balance development with conservation, the stage appears set for India to cultivate the islands’ potential. The country is undertaking initiatives to boost connectivity in the islands and explore its prospects as a military base. This brief examines these strategic manoeuvres being undertaken by India.
The Andaman and Nicobar Islands: Indian Territory, Regional Potential | ORF (orfonline.org)
