The writer says Indonesia and India should maximise the scope of their strategic relationship, given the uncertain future of the Indo-Pacific’s geopolitical configurations. Read more at straitstimes.com.
MANILA - For the first time, the INS Sindhukesari, an Indian Navy Kilo class conventional submarine, docked in Jakarta, Indonesia from Feb 22 to Feb 24.
Being significant maritime powers, Indonesia and India therefore can be considered as the de facto gatekeepers of the region, which is a transit point for an estimated 60 per cent of global maritime trade. Submarines are vital elements of naval sea power, which are known for their ability to effectively contribute to a country’s sea control, sea denial and maritime power projection capabilities. Hence, such a gesture illustrates Indonesia’s growing accommodation for the Indian Navy’s extended operational reach into the Western Pacific.
Both Indonesia and India share similar visions for an inclusive, rules-based, and stable Indo-Pacific, where the centrality of Asean remains pivotal. As Jakarta holds the current the Asean chairmanship, it seeks to illustrate its leadership role by steering the bloc through a tumultuous regional landscape brought by the intensifying power competition between the United States and China.
Trying to cut off its largest immediate neighbour by banking on the West is not a recommended policy decision due to the instability it can create. Hence, proactive steps must be taken that reflect the objectivity of the region’s volatile geopolitics.
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