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Author: Joshy M. Paul

Reviewed by: Dr. Punsara Amarasinghe, Institute of Law, Politics and Development, Scuola Superiore Sant’Anna, Pisa, Italy

How is China reshaping the strategic balance in the Indian Ocean? In China's Air Power and Maritime Strategies Towards the Indian Ocean Region, Joshy M. Paul explores Beijing’s military modernization, naval expansion, and airpower ambitions as it seeks dominance through bases, partnerships, and economic leverage. This timely analysis reveals the growing contest between China’s expeditionary capabilities and India’s deterrence strategies in one of the world’s most critical maritime theaters.

©2026 Punsara Amarasinghe

Publication Date

5-12-2026

Keywords

naval strategy, airpower projection, military modernization, maritime diplomacy

Disciplines

Defense and Security Studies

Book Review: China's Air Power and Maritime Strategies Towards the Indian Ocean Region

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