Abdul Moiz Khan is a research officer at the Center for International Strategic Studies (CISS), Islamabad. He is also pursuing MPhil in international relations at the School of Politics and International Relations, Quaid-i-Azam University.
A proposed security grouping between India, France and the United States could destabilise the Indian Ocean region and threaten its prosperity. India expanding its technological edge could create a security dilemma for Pakistan and goad China into acting to secure its regional interests.
India has been expanding its reach in international politics and pursuing relations with major powers such as the US and Russia. However, major powers’ growing interest in the Indian Ocean region is creating hurdles for New Delhi’s strategic objectives.