Tag: Maritime Security

Indian Ocean Region · Maritime Domain Awareness · Maritime Security Cooperation · Non-Traditional Security

Maritime Security Cooperation: From Mistrust to Trust in the Indian Ocean Region

Bhagya Senaratne, Ph.D.Leave a comment

Home to one fifth of the world’s waterbody, the Indian Ocean is abundant with a variety of mineral and biological resources. As the ocean space housing one of the world’s busiest shipping routes, it is crucial that its natural resources and its environment are safeguarded. Historically, this ocean space has been an area of great…… Continue reading Maritime Security Cooperation: From Mistrust to Trust in the Indian Ocean Region

Indian Ocean Region · International Relations · Maritime Policy · Sri Lanka

Maritime Safety and Security Challenges: A Sri Lankan Perspective

Bhagya Senaratne, Ph.D.Leave a comment

Abstract Island countries of the Indian Ocean Region face many maritime security challenges, such as piracy, trafficking of illicit drugs and people, environmental concerns, border security etc. Straddled centrally in the region, Sri Lanka has issues unique to itself like its close proximity to the Sea Lanes of Communication, the nuclear power status of its…… Continue reading Maritime Safety and Security Challenges: A Sri Lankan Perspective