Neighborhood alert: China's Myanmar port near India's submarine base

Deciphering the Kyaukphyu port's impact on India's defense landscape

Dear reader,

China is busy building a big port in Myanmar, called the Kyaukphyu port. This is super close to where India is planning to have its new submarine base, INS Varsha.

Why does this matter? The port in Myanmar isn't just for docking ships; it could become a strategic location for China to monitor our naval activities closely.

But don't worry, India isn't just sitting back. We are upping the game, setting up radars along the coast and getting better at watching what's happening in the sea. This is like setting up security cameras in your neighborhood.

So, why should you care? This is not just about ships and ports. It's about how big countries interact and keep an eye on each other.

A must-read if you're keen on understanding the balance of power in our seas: https://swarajyamag.com/world/chinas-new-port-in-myanmar-is-uncomfortably-close-to-indias-future-nuclear-submarine-base

Raghu