The Bay of Bengal as India’s SHANTI anchor
India has introduced the SHANTI framework to enhance maritime security and cooperation in the Bay of Bengal. This initiative aims to address non-traditional threats like climate disasters and illegal fishing while countering geopolitical competition in the region.
The Bay of Bengal region, one of the world’s most disaster-prone regions, lacks coordinated mechanisms to respond to natural disasters. Non-traditional threats such as climate-induced disasters, illegal fishing, cyber vulnerabilities, and supply chain disruptions require regional cooperation beyond bilateral aid or maritime power. This gap — growing capacity without shared norms — highlights the need for stronger maritime security.
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