{"id":20036,"date":"2023-12-28T17:37:26","date_gmt":"2023-12-28T12:07:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/?p=20036"},"modified":"2023-12-28T20:22:54","modified_gmt":"2023-12-28T14:52:54","slug":"maritime-security-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/editorial-analysis\/28-12-2023\/maritime-security-2","title":{"rendered":"Maritime Security"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Syllabus: GS3\/ Security Challenges and their Management<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">News<\/span>:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>On December 23, an armed drone struck a merchant ship, the MV Chem Pluto, with a crew of 20 Indians in the Arabian Sea.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>These attacks on commercial shipping pose serious challenges to marine security.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Maritime Security of India<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>India, with its vast coastline of over <strong>7,500 km and strategic location in the Indian Ocean<\/strong>, faces a diverse range of maritime security challenges.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-us.googleusercontent.com\/M7FteoRElds3U3we_z90zWlIyA849TVYnezFHnhQJ9t4PUV9BTSKwI4mQpfrj9inb-WB9QrCvM4yKD894R-uapBwmaBXrcWc1fZJTMaKSD3knjOzLT9gxBwL4yFiMVKIsMhXy8BX42aZsKuBGwFqIo4\" alt=\"\" style=\"width:604px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ensuring the safety and security of its maritime domain is crucial for its <strong>economic prosperity, national security, and international trade.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#fff2cc\"><tbody><tr><td><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Do you know?<\/strong><br><\/span>&#8211; Earlier, considering the rising militant assaults on commercial shipping, the US announced <strong>Operation Prosperity Guardian<\/strong>, with the support of allies and partners to protect regional maritime traffic.&nbsp;<br>&#8211; Houthis are members of the <strong>Zaydi Shiite movement<\/strong> that has been fighting <strong>Yemen\u2019s Sunni-majority government<\/strong> since 2004.&nbsp;<br>&#8211; The <strong>Houthis took over the Yemeni capital Sanaa<\/strong> in September 2014 and seized control over much of <strong>north Yemen<\/strong> by 2016.&nbsp;<br><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"441\" height=\"275\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-us.googleusercontent.com\/Q6YEvsFvZMcVzrWYcW-04hGF_Ykj9YCWymluXNkDP2eakQjCCaBfGbRtYIeZthCu6AlkeHhW6qYaO4iXhqu5jmxOBCU6r60pbnNUtWJockOfKkpNMH8eotMvxE5_8tq-ottwltcj-U0QhxnKTN6vWCI\"><br>&#8211; It is alleged that <strong>Iran and its proxy Hezbollah in Lebanon<\/strong> have provided arms, training, and financial support to the Houthis.&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Significance<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Span of the region:<\/strong> As the <strong>third-largest ocean <\/strong>in the world, the Indian Ocean covers more than <strong>19.8 percent <\/strong>of the earth\u2019s surface.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pivot to important areas:<\/strong> Important sea lanes of communication and trading routes link Africa, Asia, and Australia, substantially increasing connectivity in the broader global economy.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Trade routes:<\/strong> Over <strong>80 percent of petroleum<\/strong> transported through the maritime domain transits the Indian Ocean choke points of Malacca, Bab-el Mandeb, and Hormuz.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Threat prone: <\/strong>The Indian Ocean and its peripheral waters remain vulnerable to destabilizing actors, including pirates and armed robbers, maritime terrorists, and illicit traders.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-us.googleusercontent.com\/gG5K2nAFT9OkKwyP8OjtRr12VZHlo85H9EgNUGOSgSn3R0iQooGJpOnUyhhuDlQNK0ZIaL4_EM0BxJqRTWaB2sXubsJTN8G3PpOUYKYziVIRMI-iR8eLFzK2wJjjUvCjuVvuTeqJv2Y9WIt7V7NbLFk\" alt=\"\" style=\"width:576px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Challenges<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Traditional Threats:<\/strong> Restricted freedom of navigation <strong>(India-Sri Lanka Fishermen issue)<\/strong>, China&#8217;s foray into India&#8217;s backyard <strong>(String of pearls policy)<\/strong>, etc.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Non-Traditional threats: <\/strong>Terrorism <strong>(26\/11 attack)<\/strong>, piracy, drug trafficking, smuggling, illegal migration and climate change related threats (cyclones, tsunami, etc).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Infrastructure Gaps:<\/strong> Limited infrastructure capabilities in terms of coastal surveillance, communication systems, and logistics pose challenges<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Manpower Shortage:<\/strong> The Indian Navy and Coast Guard face a shortage of personnel, requiring efficient recruitment and training programs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Technological Advancements: <\/strong>Emerging technologies like artificial intelligence and unmanned vehicles require adoption and integration into security measures.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Measures<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Enhancing Cooperation: <\/strong>India is actively participating in regional and international maritime security initiatives, collaborating with countries like the US, Japan, and France.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Strengthening international cooperation and Intelligence Sharing: <\/strong>Improved intelligence gathering and sharing among maritime security agencies are crucial for proactive threat detection and prevention.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Investing in Technology: <\/strong>Investments in advanced technologies like drones, satellites, and artificial intelligence can enhance surveillance and response capabilities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Developing Infrastructure:<\/strong> Upgrading coastal infrastructure, including ports, harbors, and communication networks, is essential for effective maritime security operations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Capacity Building:<\/strong> Training programs for personnel involved in maritime security, including fishermen and coastal communities, are vital for raising awareness and preparedness.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Steps taken by India<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Modernization of the Indian Navy: <\/strong>The Indian Navy is one of the most powerful navies in the region, with a growing fleet of modern warships, submarines, and aircraft.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Establishment of the Indian Coast Guard:<\/strong> The Indian Coast Guard plays a vital role in coastal security, patrolling the territorial waters and Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) to combat smuggling, piracy, and illegal fishing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Information Fusion Centre-Indian Ocean Region (IFC-IOR): <\/strong>It enhances maritime domain awareness by facilitating the exchange of information between Indian Ocean littoral states.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA):<\/strong> It is an inter-governmental organisation aimed at strengthening regional cooperation and sustainable development within the Indian Ocean region.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS): <\/strong>It is a voluntary initiative that seeks to increase maritime co-operation among navies of the littoral states of the Indian Ocean Region by providing an open and inclusive forum.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Way Ahead<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>India&#8217;s <strong>maritime security landscape is constantly evolving<\/strong>, hence adequate preparedness is needed with its rising stature in the geopolitics.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>By <strong>continuously adapting<\/strong> to new threats,<strong> investing in technology and infrastructure, and strengthening cooperation<\/strong>, India can ensure the safety and security of its maritime domain.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/opinion\/columns\/drone-strike-indian-navy-vessel-challenge-9082128\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">IE<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" 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