Could the Great Nicobar Island project redefine India's place in the Indo-Pacific?
In this episode of In Our Defence, national security expert Sandeep Unnithan explains why he considers the Great Nicobar project the most consequential infrastructure initiative
In this episode of In Our Defence, national security expert Sandeep Unnithan explains why he considers the Great Nicobar project the most consequential infrastructure initiative undertaken by independent India. Drawing parallels with Pearl Harbor, he argues that Great Nicobar could become the cornerstone of India's maritime strategy, enabling a stronger presence across the Indian Ocean and the approaches to the Malacca Strait.
The discussion also examines why maritime power has historically underpinned economic power, whether India needs a much larger navy, and how the Great Nicobar project could combine commercial infrastructure with strategic military capabilities. As China's navy expands rapidly, the conversation explores whether India is investing enough to secure its long-term interests at sea. Full podcast India Today Podcast Spotify Apple Subscribe to India Today for NEW VIDEOS EVERY DAY and make sure to enable Push Notifications so you'll never miss a new video.
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