Open figure viewer
Subject
Chinese military bases in the Indian Ocean.
Significance
China relies on shipping through the Indian Ocean for its energy. A large and growing number of Chinese nationals live in unstable countries in the region. These concerns are driving China to expand its military presence there. A network of bases would increase Beijing's options should it ever need to protect shipping from interdiction or protect Chinese nationals caught up in a civil war.
Impacts
India will respond to China’s growing presence by accelerating its security partnerships and military bases in the Indian Ocean.
US military dominance in the Indian Ocean is being eroded.
Competition for regional influence will grow among China, India, the United States, and potentially some middle players.
Keywords:
China,
AP,
South Asia,
Djibouti,
India,
Pakistan,
international relations,
defence,
foreign policy,
military,
security,
shipping
© Oxford Analytica 2020. All rights reserved. This content contains general information about geopolitical, macroeconomic and social developments or (where stated) other matters. It does not contain advice or recommendations that may be relied on. Where links to external websites are provided, this does not indicate that Oxford Analytica or Emerald agree with, endorse or have checked for accuracy the contents of said sites.
2018
You do not currently have access to this content.
