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Analyzing the India-Pakistan Maritime Dispute: Examining Historical and Geopolitical Factors

The India-Pakistan maritime dispute has been a long-standing and complex issue that has significantly shaped the dynamics between these two neighboring nations. The conflict over territorial claims and economic interests in the Arabian Sea and the Bay of Bengal has had a profound impact on regional stability and security. This article aims to analyze the historical and geopolitical factors that have contributed to the dispute, examine the conflicting positions on territorial claims, evaluate the economic interests at stake, and explore potential strategies and solutions for resolving this contentious issue.

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India’s Maritime Matters and Their Impact on Law of the Seas and Security

IILSS 18th September 2023About the Indian Ocean and Mauritius was agreed to in 1980 and runs for 364 nautical miles in the Indian Ocean in a northwest to southeast direction. It follows rhumb lines through a series of turning points Future of India's Maritime Matters india India continental shelf map India EEZ map India maritime boundaries India maritime claims India-Pakistan Rivalry Extends to the Seas India's Maritime Matters India's Maritime Matters and Their Impact on Law of the Seas and Security

India’s maritime matters have a direct impact on the law of the seas as well as maritime security. Maritime security for India is of paramount importance as the country has many maritime borders and depends heavily on its resources for economic success. India’s Maritime Security Act, enacted in 2008, sought to strengthen the country’s maritime security framework, setting out rules and regulations related to the Indian sea zone. Additionally, India has taken steps to confront various maritime security challenges, such as piracy and illegal fishing, and to enhance its maritime security measures. This article seeks to explore India’s maritime matters and their impact on law of the seas and security in detail.

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India claim about points defining the baselines of India (straight baseline)

IILSS 28th April 2021 No Comments india India continental shelf map India EEZ map India maritime boundaries India maritime claims Maritime Claims

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The “Enrica Lexie” Incident (Italy v. India), Provisional Measures

IILSS 7th December 2019 No Comments Enrica Lexie india italy

On 26 June 2015, Italy instituted arbitration proceedings against India under Annex VII to the Convention in a dispute concerning “an incident … involving the M/V Enrica Lexie, an oil tanker flying the Italian flag, and India’s subsequent exercise of jurisdiction over the incident”.