Sea power and the Indian ocean
- New Delhi Tata McGraw - Hill 1978
- 168p.
The book scans centuries of maritime history to underscore the importance of the sea to India-past, present and future. Based on his vast experience, the author probes maritime doctrines and concepts, analyses maritime trends and technological advances, surveys the maritime environment of the Indian Ocean and analyses the emerging political and economic currents and counter-currents in relation to India. He convinces the reader that India's destiny can be shaped by the oceans and points the way to shape that destiny. The book illuminates different aspects of exploitation of the Indian Ocean's resources and the expansion of Indian trade. It discusses matters concerning India's security at sea, her national maritime interests and her future maritime strategy.