The Stimson Center's South Asian Voices published on 31 May 2023 an analysis titled "India's Evolving Maritime Strategy" by Allah Nawaz.
India has moved from a policy of "using" Indian Ocean waters to "securing" them. China's rise and increased interference in India's perceived sphere of influence pushed New Delhi to modify its strategy in the Indian Ocean. In response to China's "string of pearls" theory, India is pursuing a "necklace of diamonds" approach.
