Maritime Security of India: The Coastal Security Challenges and Policy Options

This book focuses on various aspects of maritime security of India. Starting with the changing dimensions of national security, it addresses the issues such as non-traditional threats to security, the threat posed by non state actors, the causes of insecurity and also the imperatives of tackling the human security challenges. The need for a comprehensive change in India's security policy is well exposed and certain policy prescriptions are also given. The oceans are generally meant for better inaction among nations, especially in the era of accelerated pace of globalization. With regard to the coastal security of India the role of coastal community is significant. The needs for inculcating awareness among the coastal community on coastal security matters as well as infrastructure development along the coastal area are also emphasized. It is very important to look into the basic problems of coastal people as they face many human security challenges. When we look into the coastal security a convergence of the national security concerns and human security concerns is visible. The overall development of the coastal area would lead to better human security and better human security would result in enlisting the support of the coastal community to ensure national security programme, especially the coastal security. In short, coastal security is not only about protecting the coastal terrain and territorial waters from direct attacks by the state actors or non state actors, but also safeguarding the interests of all stake holders.

Table of Contents:
Preface Contributors Introduction PART -I National Security: The Changing Dimensions 1. Non-Traditional Concept of National Security: A Traditional View Nalini Kant Jha 2. Changing Dimensions of National Security: The Human Perspective Navniit Gandhi 3. India's National Security: Concerns and Strategies Mohanan Bhaskaran Pillai 4. The Indian Ocean Region and Changing Security Dynamics Anu Unny PART -II India's Maritime Security Concerns 5. Maritime Coastal Security Concerns M P Muralidharan 6. Coastal Security in India: Challenges and Policy Concerns after 26/11 Mumbai Terror Attacks Rajesh Kunayil 7. Five Years Since 26/11: Is India's Coastal Border Really Secure? Shyna V V & Khursheed Ahmad Wani 8. Chinese Presence in Gwadar & Its Impact on India's Maritime Security Sudhir Singh 9. Maritime Rivalry And Energy Security: India And The South China Sea Dispute C.Vinodan PART -III India's Maritime Security: The Policy Options 10. India's Maritime Security: The Policy Options 123 B. Vivekanandan 11. Maritime Security: An Indian Perspective 130 K. R. Singh 12. Oceanic and Coastal Security Imperatives for India 140 R S Vasan 13. Coast Guard and Indian Naval Diplomacy 154 P. V. Rao 14. India's Maritime Security Policy: Issues and Challenges in the 21st Century 162 Anil Kumar P PART -IV Coastal Security of India: A Coastal Community & Legal Perspective 15. Travails of Fishermen in the Palk Bay: A Possible Solution 171 V. Suryanarayan 16. Coastal Security Of Tamil Nadu: An Empirical Study To Elicit A Community Perspective S.Utham Kumar Jamadhagni 17. Coastal Security of India: The Role of Coastal Community Suresh R & Rakhee Viswambharan 18. Piracy, Use of Force And Criminal Jurisdiction: An Analysis of Enrica Lexie Case In The Light of International Conventions, Guidelines And National Legislations Sandeep Menon N.

About the Author :
Dr Suresh R. is Associate Professor, Department of Political Science, University of Kerala, Kariavattom Campus, Thiruvanathapuram, Kerala.