Andaman and Nicobar Islands on the Indian Eastern Seaboard: Security, Strategy and Development

The Andaman and Nicobar Islands (ANI) occupy a uniquely strategic position at the mouth of the Bay of Bengal, forming one of the most strategically located island chains in the world.Positioned close to the Strait of Malacca, these 526 islands serve as the first land connection from the Strait and overlook one of the world's busiest sea lanes of communication.As the Indo-Pacific becomes the new theatre of great power contestation in the 21st century, the Andaman Sea will no longer remain the tranquil backwater it has been for the last two centuries.This comprehensive volume brings together accomplished academicians and practitioners to examine the multifaceted importance of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands through three distinct sections: history, geography, and tradition; security dimensions; and economic development and connectivity.The book adopts a multidisciplinary approach, relying on substantial primary sources and combining theoretical frameworks with situational assessments.It