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Maritime Security Module - III

Security and Geo-Strategy
• From a strategic point of view India witnessed two major terrorist attacks - the
Mumbai blast and the Mumbai terror attack through sea routes.
• Besides, India is also facing challenges from China through its increasing naval
activity in the Indian Ocean and establishment of naval basis at awadar in Pakistan
etc.
• Piracy, terrorism and drug-trafficking are other major threats that arise from the
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seas.
• Economically, the Indian Ocean is of immense strategic value as a large portion
of India's trade is conducted through the Indian Ocean. Hence it is vital to secure
the sea lanes of communication and protect the coastal regions, ports, industries
and other facilities.
• For this purpose, India has established institutions and agencies such as Coast
Guard, Indian Navy and other military agencies that provide constant support
and security.

Terminal Exercises

1. Why is maritime security important? Explain.

2. Highlight the importance of blue economy.

3. Describe the role of Coast Guard and Indian Navy in maritime security.

Answers to Intext Questions

9.1

1. Maritime security involves protecting the nation's sovereignty from threats arising
from the oceans and seas

2. Illegal maritime arrivals; Illegal exploitation of natural resources; Illegal activity in
protected areas and Marine pollution.
3. International and national peace and security
• Protection of sea lanes of communication

• Sovereignty, territorial integrity and political independence
• Protection from crime at sea

• What are the elements of maritime security? Name any three.

9.2

1. Laws that regulate the use of sea for transshipment and other purposes by
countries of the world.

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