The Indian Ocean and the Superpowers
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The Indian Ocean and the Superpowers (1986) provides an analysis of the evolution of superpower strategy and interests in the Indian Ocean. It argues that the priorities of the United States and the Soviet Union are to safeguard their own economic, strategic and security interests by containing local conflicts, controlling arms escalation and obtaining bases. Each has promoted a network of dependency relationships to which they act as patrons, providing security and certain commitments in return for trade, resources and profit.
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1. Introduction 2. Geopolitics of the Indian Ocean in an Historical Perspective 3. The Evolution of US Strategy in the Indian Ocean 4. US Interests in the Indian Ocean 5. US Naval Facilities in the Indian Ocean 6. Analysis and Evaluation of US Strategy 7. The Evolution of Soviet Strategy in the Indian Ocean 8. Soviet Interests in the Indian Ocean 9. Evaluation of Soviet Strategy in the Indian Ocean 10. The Regional Response to the Superpowers' Naval Presence in the Indian Ocean 11. Arms Control Proposals and Prospects in the Indian Ocean 12. Conclusion
