Mishra , Kumar Vivek <br/><br/>
India’s security and the Indian ocean 

 - World Affairs: A Journal of International Issues   
 - 29(2), Apr-Jun, 2025: p.104-121 
<br/><br/> As the Vishnu Purāna mentions “India is a country that lies north of the ocean and south of the snowy mountains, called Bhāratam; there dwells the descendants of Bharata”. The culture from the ancient land of Bharat spread worldwide, especially in Southeast Asian, East Asian and African countries through the Indian Ocean. India’s history, art, mythology, and literature are replete with references to the Indian Ocean and its importance for the Indian people. China is in India’s backyard, challenging India through its maritime power in the region. Vivek Kumar Mishra argues that India's maritime security framework significantly shapes regional and global dynamics. – Reproduced <br/><br/>https://www.worldaffairsjournal.com/content.php<br/>