Andaman and Nicobar Islands
https://www.aviation-defence-universe.com/the-great-nicobar-gamble-indias-strategic-bet-in-the-indian-ocean/ The Great Nicobar Gamble: India’s Strategic Bet in the Indian Ocean • India’s Andaman & Nicobar Advantage: Security, Trade and the Battle for the Indo-Pacific • From Maritime Outpost to Strategic Powerhouse • Guarding the Malacca Gateway: Countering China’s String of Pearls By Jai Kumar Verma New Delhi. 18 June 2026. The Andaman and Nicobar Islands are rapidly emerging as one of India’s most strategically significant assets in the Indo-Pacific. Situated near the western entrance of the Strait of Beaches& Islands The Author Malacca, a vital maritime chokepoint through which a substantial portion of global trade and energy supplies pass, the island chain offers India a unique geopolitical advantage. Recognising their growing importance amid intensifying regional competition and China’s expanding presence in the Indian Ocean, New Delhi has accele...