1.1.5. The Geo-Strategic Dimensions

♤ During his 2015 visit to Mauritius and Seychelles, Prime Minister Mr. Modi underlined that India is now ready to mark its presence in the wider geographic region of the Indo-Pacific and India may even consider building military bases outside its own national territory.

♤ This changed perception should be understood in the context of Mumbai 2008 attack, perpetrators of which came through the Seas and revealed that India still has to overcome few challenges in terms of safeguarding its coastlines and national interests.