WW3: Indian naval warns of potential conflict (Image: GETTY)
Nail Jai Singh has warned China’s continuous expansion and dominance in the region could lead to “inevitable competition and possible confrontation”. Over the last two decades China has looked to increase its dominance in Asia. The global power has increased its influence in the South China Sea and is looking to use its growing naval strength to extend its power to the Indian Ocean and into Europe.
Writing on financialexpress.com, Mr Singh said: “The defining feature of the 21st century has been the remarkable rise of China.
“While the PLA (Navy) has every right to be in the Indian Ocean in pursuance of protecting its own trade and maritime interests, the quest for resources by both countries will lead to an inevitable competition and possible confrontation.
“Furthermore, as the Indo-Pacific also becomes the stage for Cold War 2.0, the first indications of which are discernible already, the presence of other extra-regional powers could inhibit India’s own options.
“This is what India would have to guard against and be able to hold its own in the region.”
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