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In response to BRI, what is India's strategic focus in terms of geographical regions?
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Strengthening influence and securing chokepoints in the Indian Ocean
How many countries are part of the Indian Ocean Rim Association?
21 member countries
What strategic investments has China made in surrounding India to create alternate trade routes?
Investment in oil refineries, cables, railway lines, and pipelines
Name a few major nations that are part of the Indian Ocean Rim Association.
Australia, Bangladesh, India
Which countries are involved in the Belt and Road Initiative projects that concern India?
Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Maldives
Who said, 'Whoever conquers the Indian Ocean will dominate the whole of Asia'?
Alfred Thier
Where is the Strait of Malacca situated?
Between the Malay Peninsula and Sumatra island
What is the geographic significance of Babel Mandeb?
It is between Yemen (Arabian Peninsula) and Djibouti/Eritrea (Horn of Africa)
Name other key chokepoints in the Indian Ocean aside from Hormuz, Malacca, and Babel Mandeb.
Mozambique Channel, Suez Canal, Sunda Strait, Lombok Strait
What are the implications for India with China expanding the BRI around its borders?
It elevates security concerns and creates potential military and economic tensions.
What percentage of the world’s population resides in the Indian Ocean region?
35% (approximately 2.6 billion people)
Identify three key strategic chokepoints in the Indian Ocean.
Strait of Hormuz, Strait of Malacca, Babel Mandeb
Where is the Strait of Hormuz located?
Between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman
Why is the Indian Ocean strategically important?
It plays a key role in connecting trade routes from the North Atlantic to the Asia-Pacific regions and is home to several major chokepoints.
What year did China expand its Belt and Road Initiative (BRI)?
2013
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