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Map illustrating India–China naval rivalry in the Indian Ocean with maritime routes, naval assets, and strategic chokepoints.

Why the Indian Ocean Will Decide the 21st Century: India vs China’s Silent Naval War

The Indian Ocean is fast becoming the decisive arena of 21st-century geopolitics. This in-depth analysis examines the silent naval rivalry between India and China, exploring maritime power, strategic chokepoints, and the future balance of global order.

India- China Rivalry

Manoj Ambat

5 days ago7 min read

Fujian Aircraft Carrier Explained: EMALS Ambition, Conventional Power & Strategic Risks

China’s Fujian aircraft carrier is a bold technological leap, introducing EMALS on a conventionally powered platform. This article examines both the achievement and the risks inherent in rapid induction and immature systems.

Weapon System

Manoj Ambat

6 days ago6 min read

🚢 The Future of Naval Power: Aircraft Carriers vs. Submarines – India’s Strategic Dilemma

Aircraft carriers dominate headlines as floating cities of power, but submarines dominate strategy as silent guardians of deterrence. The real question is not carriers versus submarines, but how nations blend both into a doctrine fit for the 21st century.

Indian Defense Policy

Manoj Ambat

Oct 13, 20256 min read