“India’s Maritime Resurgence: Anchoring the Quad and Shaping the Indo-Pacific Order”, India Narrative, November 04, 2025
“The future of the Indo-Pacific hinges on the freedom of navigation, the security of sea lanes, and the resilience of maritime infrastructure. At this critical juncture, India’s maritime transformation—embodied in the Maritime India Vision 2030 and its extension to 2047—is not merely a domestic policy initiative. It represents a strategic pivot that positions India as an indispensable anchor of the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (Quad) and a vital counterweight in the evolving geopolitical architecture of the Indo-Pacific.
With nearly 95% of India’s trade by volume traversing maritime routes, the nation’s economic lifeline is intrinsically tied to the security and efficiency of its ports and shipping lanes. But India’s maritime ambitions transcend commercial interests. They are rooted in a vision of regional leadership, collective security, and a rules-based maritime order—principles that align seamlessly with the Quad’s strategic objectives and the broader Indo-Pacific framework.
The Quad’s Maritime Imperative and India’s Strategic Role
The Quad—comprising India, the United States, Japan, and Australia—has emerged as the most consequential security partnership in the Indo-Pacific, with maritime cooperation at its core. This emphasis is not coincidental. China’s aggressive naval expansion, which has seen its fleet grow to over 340 battle force ships by 2021, surpassing the United States, poses a direct challenge to the freedom of navigation and the established maritime order. Beijing’s Belt and Road Initiative, particularly its Maritime Silk Road, has extended Chinese influence across the Indian Ocean through a network of ports from Gwadar to Hambantota, raising concerns about strategic encirclement and dual-use infrastructure……..”
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