Pt. 1. Introduction: Power of the oceans across regions. Researching the Indian Ocean region -- pt. 2. Ocean governance, regional cooperation and regime theory. The new regime for ocean governance ; Indian Ocean region ; Regime theory and application of structuration theory ; Methodological considerations for case study analysis -- pt. 3. Indian Ocean rim power to govern the sea. Regime for marine scientific research in the Indian Ocean region ; Intra-Indian Ocean trade ; Shipping and port state control in the Indian Ocean -- pt. 4. Conclusion: Power of the sea from coast to coast. Prospects for regional cooperation in the Indian Ocean region
The Indian Ocean region is arguably one of the world`s least understood, yet its importance in geopolitics and international relations is greater than ever before. This book explores the concepts of regime theory, regional orders and ocean governance to critically assess the effectiveness of maritime regimes, something that not been attempted before for the Indian Ocean Region. This study employs the theoretical framework of international regimes in the context of ocean governance by developing a new model, which is used to test the regimes` effectiveness. This book addresses the analytical gap in our understanding about the strategic importance of the Indian Ocean as a region in contemporary world geopolitics and international relations. Case studies display the groundwork for regional cooperation in the maritime realm laid by Indian Ocean countries, and the effectiveness of current political leadership is addressed. There is considerable value in looking at the Indian Ocean as a region for future analysis of maritime regimes, and this book proposes that international maritime regimes can expand regional cooperation in the Indian Ocean to create a new geopolitical region. The interdisciplinary approach presented draws on historical analysis, international maritime law, political science, international relations and the literature on regime theory and will be of interest to academics in those fields as well as policy-makers concerned with maritime issues. TOC:Researching the Indian Ocean Region.- The New Regime for Ocean Governance.- Indian Ocean Region.- Regime Theory and Application of Structuration Theory.- Methodological considerations for case study analysis.- Regime for Marine Scientific Research in the Indian Ocean Region.- Intra-Indian Ocean Trade.- Shipping and Port State Control in the Indian Ocean.- Prospects for Regional Cooperation in the Indian Ocean Region.- Appendices and Bibliography.
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The economy of Uyghurs' is destroyed, and the reason for that is the Chinese regime. These Turkic Muslims are facing persecution since 1949 by the Chinese administration. As many as three million are kept in the concentration camps, and millions more are put as enslaved, forced to work in production to benefit China's economic aggression. Uyghurs' homes and land are being reallocated to Han Chinese settlers and being vacated to serve the Belt and Road Initiative's purpose. Following the Chinese aggressions across the boundaries of various countries across the globe and even in the South China Sea, it can be inferred that the Chinese regime has consistently behaved in a way that indicates it is not interested in democracy and diplomacy. When examining the situation of the genocidal actions of the Chinese regime towards Uyghurs, responses, and methods of evaluation should also reflect the understanding of this. At present, 1.1 million Chinese army men are positioned in the homes of Uyghurs, where they live in their living, dining, and even bedrooms. They are forcing Uyghurs' children to spy on their parents. It has been found that many male Uyghur detainees have been moved to China mainland or have disappeared, and with men gone, Uyghur women are being lured and forced with government gratifications such as money, housing, and jobs to marry Chinese men. No one denies these in fear of repercussion. The present study is a descriptive study aimed to uncover the Uyghurs community's present situation in suppressing the Chinese government from different lenses of society. The study consolidates various scholars, journalists, investigators, and human rights activists on the Uyghurs community's situation and the Chinese influence for better understanding the problem and resolutions thereafter.
The Indian Ocean is one of the world's least understood regions. The purpose of this research is to assess regime effectiveness of select maritime regimes in the Indian Ocean as a region. The central focus is to examine why regional order in the Indian Ocean is so difficult to achieve and why common maritime interests have not formed the basis of broader regional cooperation to date. The thesis uses a 'rubic model of effectiveness' constructed from a synthesis of 'regime theory' and 'structuration theory' to test the effectiveness of two different maritime regimes in the Indian Ocean Region. The model avoids both overemphasising the role of structure and underestimating the power of actors in regime building and regime effectiveness. The maritime scientific research and maritime safety regime of port state control, considered to be the most important maritime regimes, were investigated for cooperation in the Indian Ocean Region. The study is an interdisciplinary one drawing on international maritime law, political science, international relations and international regimes. This thesis addresses the analytical niche of the gap in our understanding about the strategic importance of the Indian Ocean as a region in contemporary world geopolitics and international relations. This places the thesis in the genre of area studies that emphasise regions, regional orders and regional cooperation. The case studies show that the ground work for regional cooperation in the maritime realm has been laid by Indian Ocean countries. At present though, there is insufficient political leadership for the Indian Ocean to be considered as 'one-ocean, one-region' for maritime regimes to be effective. The research finds there is definite value in looking at the Indian Ocean as a region for future analysis of maritime regimes. The thesis argues that international maritime regimes can expand regional cooperation in the Indian Ocean for a new geopolitical region to emerge in the geostrategic maritime realm.
