‘Maritime instability comes at a cost’: Ex-Navy Chief calls for stronger Indo-Pacific cooperation

Speaking at the Indo-Pacific Regional Dialogue in Delhi, former Indian Navy chief Dinesh Kumar Tripathi highlighted the economic impact of maritime instability, citing disruptions in the Red Sea and Strait of Hormuz. He said India's dependence on maritime routes for energy, trade and industrial capacity makes shipping disruptions and rising transportation and insurance costs a significant burden. He also called for stronger regional cooperation, technological capabilities and academic partnerships to improve maritime preparedness.