India-Sri Lanka relations and the BIMSTEC: A new perspective based on Underwater Domain Awareness (UDA) Framework
The article examines India–Sri Lanka relations within the BIMSTEC framework using the Underwater Domain Awareness (UDA) perspective. It highlights the importance of regional cooperation in maritime security, connectivity, and the blue economy. The piece emphasizes strengthening partnerships for shared growth in the Bay of Bengal region.
April 15, 2026
Shared Waters, Shared Futures? The Brahmaputra in India–China Relations
The article examines the Brahmaputra River as both a shared resource and a strategic challenge in India–China relations. It highlights growing concerns over China's upstream hydropower projects, particularly on the Yarlung Tsangpo (Brahmaputra), and their potential impact on water security, ecology, and livelihoods in downstream regions of India. At the same time, the article argues that enhanced cooperation through hydrological data sharing, transparent river governance, scientific collaboration, and the Underwater Domain Awareness (UDA) framework can transform the Brahmaputra from a source of geopolitical tension into a platform for regional trust, environmental sustainability, and long-term water security.
December 10, 2025
China’s Underwater Expansion: Implications for Indo-Pacific Maritime Security
The article examines China’s expanding underwater capabilities and their implications for Indo-Pacific maritime security. It highlights developments in submarines, underwater surveillance, AI-powered infrastructure, and seabed operations. The piece emphasizes the growing strategic importance of Underwater Domain Awareness (UDA) in regional power dynamics.
July 7, 2025
People, Economy & Nature – Coastal Management in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR) based on the Underwater Domain Awareness (UDA) Framework
The article “People, Economy & Nature – Coastal Management in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR) based on the Underwater Domain Awareness (UDA) Framework” discusses how the Underwater Domain Awareness framework can support sustainable coastal management in the Indian Ocean Region by balancing human development, economic growth, and environmental protection. It highlights the importance of integrating maritime security, blue economy activities, climate resilience, and scientific research into a unified approach for better governance of coastal and underwater ecosystems. The article also emphasizes the role of technologies such as Marine Spatial Planning (MSP), acoustic monitoring, and data-driven decision-making in creating a safer, more sustainable, and economically productive maritime future for the region.
November 14, 2024
Navigating the Tyranny of Small Decisions: A Comprehensive Examination of Policy Challenge
The article examines the concept of the "Tyranny of Small Decisions," where numerous individually minor decisions collectively create major environmental and policy challenges. Using examples from marine ecosystems, freshwater management, coastal development, pollution, and resource exploitation, it demonstrates how fragmented decision-making can lead to long-term ecological degradation and governance failures. The article advocates for integrated, science-driven policymaking supported by the Underwater Domain Awareness (UDA) Framework, emphasizing real-time monitoring, data-driven planning, and cross-sector coordination to enable sustainable environmental management and informed policy decisions.
October 28, 2024
Battleground Waters: Unravelling the Environmental Quandary Amid the Red Sea Crisis
The article examines how the Red Sea crisis extends beyond geopolitical and trade disruptions to create serious environmental consequences. Increased vessel rerouting, oil spill risks, underwater noise, marine pollution, and damage to fragile coral reef ecosystems threaten the region's biodiversity and long-term ocean health. It emphasizes that advanced monitoring technologies, real-time environmental surveillance, and the Underwater Domain Awareness (UDA) Framework are essential for safeguarding marine ecosystems while ensuring secure and sustainable maritime operations during periods of conflict and instability.
May 12, 2024
Charting a Course for Climate Action: Highlights and Challenges from COP28 in Dubai
The article reviews the major outcomes and challenges of COP28 in Dubai, focusing on global climate action, energy transition, and sustainability commitments. It highlights both the progress made and the gaps that remain in achieving climate goals. The piece emphasizes the importance of stronger cooperation, financing, and implementation strategies.
January 6, 2024
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