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Indian Ocean naval strategy illustrating India’s central maritime position and the limits of Western Pacific naval models

The Indian Ocean Is Not the Pacific: India’s Naval Doctrine Explained

Western naval doctrines are shaped by the Pacific, not the Indian Ocean. This long-form analysis explains why India’s geography, history, and strategic position demand a fundamentally different maritime model—and why imitation can be a strategic mistake.

Indian Defense Policy

Manoj Ambat

Feb 27 min read

China’s Military Playbook 2035 – Strategic analysis of PLA modernization, AI warfare, naval expansion, and India’s counter-strategy.

China’s Military Playbook 2035: The Strategy India Cannot Ignore

China’s 2035 military modernization plan is reshaping the balance of power in Asia. From AI-driven warfare to naval expansion and grey-zone tactics, Beijing’s strategy aims for dominance. This Strategic Vanguard analysis breaks down the playbook and explains what India must prepare for in the next decade.

Indian Foreign Policy

Manoj Ambat

Nov 24, 20255 min read

China’s Maritime Silk Road vs. India’s Indo-Pacific Strategy: The Battle for the Seas

The Indo-Pacific is becoming the world’s maritime battleground. Explore how China’s Maritime Silk Road and India’s Indo-Pacific Strategy are reshaping the balance of power across the seas.

International Relations

Manoj Ambat

Oct 27, 20256 min read