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Maritime Security in a Changing Indo-Pacific: Why the Indian Ocean Matters for Global Stability
18
February
2026
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This episode of the Policy Center for the New South podcast examines maritime security in the Indo-Pacific, with a focus on the growing strategic importance of the Indian Ocean. The discussion highlights the role of middle powers such as India, Indonesia, and South Africa in shaping regional governance and balancing major powers. It also explores how non-traditional security challenges—particularly climate change, piracy, and maritime domain awareness—are redefining security priorities in the Indian Ocean region.

