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Indian Ocean Region Association (IORA), Sri Lanka is set to take over…
Indian Ocean Region Association (IORA)
What is IOR?
ORA comprises 23 member states
It is marked by a glaring cultural, social, political and economic diversity
Established in 1997
Secretariat is located in Cyber City, Ebene, Mauritius.
IORA is a regional forum promoting cooperation via consensus and non-intrusive methods.
Significance of IOR
Rich in natural resources
Ample marine resources
Half of the global seaborne trade and commerce passes through IOR
Maritime choke-points
Biggest market of one-third of world’s population
Geo-Strategic Importance of IOR to India
Fishing and aquaculture
Huge maritime boundary
Energy Security
Unforeseen and non-conventional threats
India is at the centre
Various steps taken
Security and Growth for All in the Region (SAGAR)
CORPAT (Coordinated Patrol)
Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA), Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS)
Why should India be Net Security Provider?
Wisdom of Responsibility
Void in capability
US internal crisis
Peaceful seas
Obligation for the West
IOR Threat Mosaic: From Indian Prism
Shifting US Policy
Concept of Indo-Pacific
Modernisation of Pakistan Navy (PN)
Non-traditional Threats
Growing PLAN Presence
Impediments to India
Existing Civil-Military Relationship
Primacy of Land Operations
Financial capabilities
Non-alignment Policy
Resource Availability vs. Requirement
Way forward
Strategic Development of Islands
Capability Enhancement of IOR Nations
Coherent IOR Strategy
Capability Development and Technical Upgradation
Formulation of a National Defence Policy
Sri Lanka is set to take over Chair of the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) succeeding Bangladesh.