The Indian Ocean Region holds immense strategic significance due to its vital maritime trade routes, resource-rich waters, and geopolitical dynamics. Ensuring security and stability in this region is crucial for global economy and peace of the nations that border the Indian Ocean. Sea-based deterrence plays a pivotal role in maintaining stability and deterring potential threats. The CISS roundtable session brought together experts and researchers to discuss the concept of sea-based deterrence in the Indian Ocean Reagon (IOR). The participants sought to foster a comprehensive and informed dialogue on the critical issue of maritime security. Critical matters including the role of emerging technologies, naval modernization, cyber capabilities, undersea warfare, and uncrewed underwater vehicles in enhancing or challenging sea-based deterrence, were critically analyzed.
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