'The South China Sea maritime dispute has become a focal point of geopolitical contestation.' What are India's core economic and navigational interests in the region?

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India and its neighbourhood, bilateral, regional and global groupings, agreements involving India, diaspora, international institutions (UN, WTO, IMF).

Syllabus Tags:South China Sea Geopolitics Freedom of Sea Lanes Oil & Gas Exploration UNCLOS Compliance Malacca Strait Proximity

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Discovered through overlapping concepts: South China Sea Geopolitics, Freedom of Sea Lanes, Oil & Gas Exploration

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