Abstract
The Indian Ocean has emerged as a crucial arena for great power relations. While China’s growing footprints in the Indian Ocean has received significant attention, this paper turns attention to Russia’s increasing military presence in the area. It examines how Russia’s actions, such as its base expansions, port engagements and naval operations, affect India’s regional policy and weigh the opportunities and challenges it poses.
Keywords: Geo-politics, Indian Ocean Region, Russia, Myanmar, India Strategic Competition.
