India-Sri Lanka relations and the BIMSTEC: A new perspective based on Underwater Domain Awareness (UDA) Framework
The article examines India–Sri Lanka relations within the BIMSTEC framework using the Underwater Domain Awareness (UDA) perspective. It highlights the importance of regional cooperation in maritime security, connectivity, and the blue economy. The piece emphasizes strengthening partnerships for shared growth in the Bay of Bengal region.
April 15, 2026
Shared Waters, Shared Futures? The Brahmaputra in India–China Relations
The article examines the Brahmaputra River as both a shared resource and a strategic challenge in India–China relations. It highlights growing concerns over China's upstream hydropower projects, particularly on the Yarlung Tsangpo (Brahmaputra), and their potential impact on water security, ecology, and livelihoods in downstream regions of India. At the same time, the article argues that enhanced cooperation through hydrological data sharing, transparent river governance, scientific collaboration, and the Underwater Domain Awareness (UDA) framework can transform the Brahmaputra from a source of geopolitical tension into a platform for regional trust, environmental sustainability, and long-term water security.
December 10, 2025
China’s Underwater Expansion: Implications for Indo-Pacific Maritime Security
The article examines China’s expanding underwater capabilities and their implications for Indo-Pacific maritime security. It highlights developments in submarines, underwater surveillance, AI-powered infrastructure, and seabed operations. The piece emphasizes the growing strategic importance of Underwater Domain Awareness (UDA) in regional power dynamics.
July 7, 2025
People, Economy & Nature – Coastal Management in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR) based on the Underwater Domain Awareness (UDA) Framework
The article “People, Economy & Nature – Coastal Management in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR) based on the Underwater Domain Awareness (UDA) Framework” discusses how the Underwater Domain Awareness framework can support sustainable coastal management in the Indian Ocean Region by balancing human development, economic growth, and environmental protection. It highlights the importance of integrating maritime security, blue economy activities, climate resilience, and scientific research into a unified approach for better governance of coastal and underwater ecosystems. The article also emphasizes the role of technologies such as Marine Spatial Planning (MSP), acoustic monitoring, and data-driven decision-making in creating a safer, more sustainable, and economically productive maritime future for the region.
November 14, 2024
Charting a Course for Climate Action: Highlights and Challenges from COP28 in Dubai
The article reviews the major outcomes and challenges of COP28 in Dubai, focusing on global climate action, energy transition, and sustainability commitments. It highlights both the progress made and the gaps that remain in achieving climate goals. The piece emphasizes the importance of stronger cooperation, financing, and implementation strategies.
January 6, 2024
Strategic Security @100 – A New Perspective Based on the Underwater Domain Awareness (UDA) Framework for the Tropical Waters of the Indo-Pacific Strategic Space
The article explores the concept of Strategic Security 100 (SS100) through the lens of Underwater Domain Awareness (UDA) in the tropical waters of the Indo-Pacific. It highlights the growing importance of underwater monitoring, maritime security, and sustainable ocean governance. The piece emphasizes the need for integrated strategies combining technology, policy, and regional cooperation.
November 29, 2023
Indo Pacific: The New Theatre
The article discusses the Indo-Pacific as the emerging center of global strategic competition, economic growth, and maritime governance. It argues that while traditional Maritime Domain Awareness (MDA) has focused primarily on surface-level security concerns, the vast underwater domain remains insufficiently understood despite holding critical resources, infrastructure, and security challenges. Through the Underwater Domain Awareness (UDA) framework, the article advocates a comprehensive approach that integrates strategic security, blue economy development, sustainability, climate change risk management, and digital transformation to ensure resilient and sustainable governance of the Indo-Pacific region.
November 7, 2023
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