India has enjoyed one area of strategic advantage over China for many years: its ability to interdict Chinese shipping at the Malacca Strait. But with a new port in Pakistan, and the opening of an Arctic route, China may be able to get around this.
Gwadar itself could be vulnerable to Indian Air Force attack, however. But it adds political and military risks as it is in a third country’s territory. Attempts to blockade the port, like the Malacca Strait, could also be considered. But this would draw Indian Navy assets away from the Malacca Strait and other missions.
With ice receding in the Arctic, more ships can make the passage. China sent its first ship in 2013. Now China is investingXue Long 2, in 2018.
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