F-35 beyond the counter, why Indian warships reaching the Caucasus?:

News India Live, Digital Desk: India’s new Naval Policy: India has been raising its naval capabilities rapidly for some time. In this episode, recently the Indian Navy sent its warships from the Mediterranean Sea to the Caucasus (near the Black Sea), close to Turkey. This deployment has created diplomatic movements worldwide, especially when India’s strategic interests are increasing in these areas. After all, why is India doing all this, and what is helping India from these countries amidst tension relations with Turkey?

Why is India increasing its marine strength?

China’s growing interference in the Indian Ocean and regional tension with Pakistan has forced India to seriously think about its maritime security. Due to the large part of its economy and trade depending on the sea routes, the Indian Navy will now have to increase its reach not only in the Indian Ocean but its strategic neighbors. Under this foresight, the Indian Navy is making its presence felt in various strategically important areas of the world, and it is part of the deployment of the Mediterranean Sea and Caucasus. Its aim is clear – India is demonstrating its growing power and is saying that it is emerging as a major maritime power in the region.

Bitterness and regional partnerships in relations with Türkiye

Türkiye and India’s relations have been tense for some time. Türkiye has been continuously supporting Pakistan on the Kashmir issue and has also been commenting in India’s internal affairs. In such a situation, the Indian Navy sending such a close warship of Türkiye is considered a big diplomatic message. India is showing its presence to protect its national interests and is also showing that it is willing to work closely with its strategic partners.

There are some countries here, which are helping India to increase their dominance in these sensitive areas:

1. Greece (Greece): India and Greece have greatly strengthened their strategic relations. Defense cooperation between the two countries is increasing, including joint naval exercises. The strategic place of Greece helps India reach the Mediterranean Sea and project its power.
2. Cyprus: Cyprus is also an important partner in the Mediterranean Sea. Defense and security cooperation between India and Cyprus is increasing, which helps India to have its naval access to the Eastern Mediterranean Sea.
3. Arab Emirates (UAE): The United Arab Emirates has been a prominent partner for the Indian Navy. Its geographical location in the Indian Ocean region is important for the protection of important lines of India’s maritime communication (Sloc). The UAE port and logistics capabilities help the Indian Navy deploy their long distance.
4. Egypt (egypt): The Egypt plays an important role in connecting the Mediterranean Sea and the Indian Ocean due to the strategic importance of the Smaze Canal. Defense cooperation between India and Egypt has also increased, which gives India an opportunity to strengthen its presence in the region.

What next?

These deployments indicate that India no longer wants to be limited to its immediate neighboring region, but wants to increase its role as an effective naval power internationally. This step can have a profound impact on regional power balance and global maritime politics in the coming time.