The Indian Ocean region is of tremendous Geopolitical significance because it is strategically located amidst many continents and sea routes. Hence the Indian Ocean facilitates intercontinental communication and Productive Trade Engagement. It is a strategic trade and Maritime Hub of the World.

Since antiquity the Indian Ocean region has engaged in trade, cultural and technological exchange relations with Europe through the Indian Subcontinent, the Middle-East, Eastern Africa, Southeast Asia regions.

In the 15th century, Colonial Powers like the Portuguese, Dutch, French and the British sought to profit from the prosperity of the Indian Ocean Region. In order to do so, these colonial powers strove to dominate the Maritime Routes in the Indian Ocean region. They did so, in order to ,access and extort the rich resources of the countries in this region. The economic prosperity of the above mentioned colonial powers was founded on their success in exerting power in the Indian Ocean region and colonizing the countries in this region.

By the 21st century, the Indian Ocean had become an integral part of World Trade. Approximately 80% of Global Trade occurs by Maritime Trade ,of which over 40% takes place in and through the Indian Ocean region. Almost 5/8 of Global Cargo Ships and 2/3 of all Oil Tankers travel through the Indian Ocean region. World trade is made possible as the Indian Ocean connects four continents. This places the Indian Ocean region to be the epicentre of Global Trade , Commerce and Security.

Hence all Global Super Powers converge their battle for dominion, in this same Indian Ocean Region. Countries like the United States of America, China, Russia and India implement various development and military projects in the Indian Ocean region. They have independently paved the way for the implementation of projects of geopolitical proportion.

The United States of America has placed a network of security bases circling the Indian Ocean.

China is building trade, naval and maritime ports/ infrastructure facilities in countries of the Indian Ocean region through the BRI project.

India too has entered the geopolitical race , concentrated around the Indian Ocean region , they too are expanding their tentacles spread in the region through implementing various commercial ventures , acquisitions of valuable regional assets and security operations.

The Geopolitical significance of the Indian Ocean region is based on the growing population demands of the region. There is an ever growing global market in this region.

The certain nations that form the BRICS block of nations are also concentrated in this region. It is believed that by 2050 the four BRIC economies would dominate the global economy. Hence these nations are the
world's fastest-growing emerging markets of the world. This is due to the low labor costs, favorable demographics, and abundant natural resources etc. So it's evident that there is a transition of Western Dominated World Economy to move Eastwards. Hence Maritime Routes and Harbours connected to the Indian Ocean Regions are growing in their Global contribution and Strategic Global Impact.

The Indian Ocean region is also rich in their cultural and ancient archeological heritage. This region was bedrock of many ancient civilizations and ancient Trade routes. Therefore even upto date World powers use diplomatic relations, regional cooperation, economic projects and cultural factors to strategically exert geopolitical pressure in this region.

The Indian Ocean Strategic Research Centre (IOSRC) aims to study the Geopolitical Process in the Indian Ocean region. This will be done by the collective, collaborative, deliberations and engagements of multi disciplinary specialists, experts and professionals ,who will do extensive research of the growing trends, challenges , demands and opportunities, of the Indian Ocean region and present proposals to regional governments and stakeholders, how there can be a pragmatic system to ensure Geopolitical Stability , Justice ,Equity and Fair Play.