India-Vietnam Relationship and South China Sea Diplomacy
- Author Amrita Tiwari
- Co-Author Prof. Bharti Das
- DOI https://ww
- Country : India
- Subject : Defence &Strategic Studies
Keywords : South China Sea (SCS), ASEAN, Indo-Pacific, relationship, Maritime, Trade, Economy, India, China, Vietnam.
Abstract
Relationships between nations are based on many factors like bilateral cooperation, economic dependency, defence, security, and maritime interest. The same is the case with the India-Vietnam partnership. This article mainly focuses on maritime interests between these two nations, specifically regarding the South China Sea region. Maritime routes are important because they are cheaper than any other medium of transport and communication. SCS is a very important trade route, and many super powers have their eyes on this region. India needs to focus more on these maritime trade routes to become powerful to improve its economic caliber. Indian stakes are wider in SCS because almost 55 % of India's trade passes through this area. To protect this maritime trade route, India needs other nations' cooperation. Due to the South China Sea dispute and Chinese hegemonic dominance in this region, ASEAN nations are at higher risk because most nations have their boundaries in this region. One nation among them is Vietnam which has directly shown its dispute to the world. As we all know that according to Kautilya, "Enemy's enemy is our friend," and China's relationship is not good with both nations, India and Vietnam. So, these two nations can cooperate to counter China and collaborate to improve their economic capability. The strong presence of India in the SCS region will help Vietnam and other ASEAN nations get maximum economic benefit and reduce Chinese dominance. This will give the world a safe and secure Indo-Pacific and SCS region.
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