1st Edition
France as a Maritime Power Interests, Strategies, and Engagements in the Indian Ocean
By Adluri Subramanyam Raju
Copyright 2026
233 Pages
1 B/W Illustrations
by
Routledge
233 Pages
1 B/W Illustrations
by
Routledge
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This book examines France's continued dominance in the Indian Ocean region following British withdrawal from East of Suez. The study analyzes France's political, economic, and strategic interests across 2.6 million km² of maritime territory, constituting twenty-four percent of its EEZ. The work covers France's bilateral relations, its role in the Indian Ocean Commission, its policies toward... Read more
Acknowledgements
Tables, Figure and Maps
Introduction
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French Political Presence in the Indian Ocean
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French Strategic Interests in the Indian Ocean
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French Economic Interests in the Indian Ocean
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France and the Indian Ocean Commission
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France and the Indian Ocean as a Zone of Peace
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France: Bilateral and Multilateral Cooperation in the Indian Ocean and Beyond
Conclusion
Bibliography
Index
Biography
Adluri Subramanyam Raju is Professor & Head of the Centre for South Asian Studies, India. He also serves as Coordinator of UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador Madanjeet Singh Chair & UGC Centre for Maritime Studies, Pondicherry University, India.
