India Observers

  India's strategic importance in the Indian Ocean has increased over the years, and the Coco Islands, located in the Andaman and Nicobar archipelago, are an essential part of its security strategy. In recent years, India has been strengthening its defenses in the region, particularly in the Coco Islands, to counter China's growing influence in the area. The Coco Islands, also known as the Coco Islands , are a group of 27 small islands located about 300 kilometers south of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. These islands are strategically located in the Bay of Bengal, and their proximity to the Strait of Malacca, one of the world's busiest shipping lanes, makes them critical for India's security. India's recent efforts to bolster its defense capabilities in the Coco Islands are aimed at countering China's growing military presence in the region. China has been expanding its naval capabilities in the Indian Ocean and has established a naval base in Djibouti, in the...