Kachchatheevu and the Debate on Geo-economics and Maritime Security
Abstract
India is often seen and described as a subcontinent and not a peninsula because of its vast lands, which blur its ocean frontiers. The peninsular character of India and its dependence on maritime traffic give the sea a dominant influence on its destiny. However, a one-sided view of India’s security, with an exclusive focus on north-west frontiers overlooked the oceanic environment and its advantages and disadvantages. Sardar KM Panikkar had the vision to understand peninsular India’s oceanic navigation legacy and wrote extensively for Indian policymakers.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Maritime Security and History
Global Maritime and Colonial Histories
International Maritime Law Issues
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Routledge eBooks
- Pages
- 147–150
- Publication date
- 16 January 2026
- Language
- EN
- Document type
- Book chapter