Geopolitical Consolidation in the Western Indian Ocean: The Strategic Matrix of India-Seychelles Bilateral Outcomes
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s state visit to the Seychelles marks a milestone in India’s maritime diplomacy and geopolitical consolidation within the Western Indian Ocean (WIO). Against a backdrop of increasing geostrategic competition, climate vulnerabilities, and changing security dynamics in international shipping lanes, the delegation-level engagements in Victoria demonstrate India’s commitment to translating its peripheral vision…