Is there a security dilemma between India and China in the Indian Ocean?

What is it about?

As China becomes an ever more important factor in the strategic balance of the Indian Ocean, it coming into increasing conflict with India’s regional ambitions. Many believe that China as aggressively expanding its influence in the region as a prelude to building a significant military presence. According to this narrative, China’s ‘intrusions’ into the Indian Ocean are creating a security dilemma for India that could lead to naval rivalry and an arms race in the region.

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