can india deliver force projection in the indian ocean?

https://www.hindustantimes.com/opinion/india-s-ability-to-deliver-in-the-indian-ocean-region-is-being-scrutinised/story-E36xegU366DHKmOIqDJlQJ.html

India's ability to deliver in the Indian Ocean region is being scrutinised

The BJP government has been giving the Indian Ocean due attention. Yet as the crisis in the Maldives has indicated, India's position in the Indian Ocean is being challenged

OPINION Updated: Mar 20, 2018 13:59 IST

Harsh V Pant

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