Vol. 16, Issue 1, Jul-Dec 2023
Page: 83-86
Regional Security and Economic Integration: Indo-Mauritius Relations with Reference to China’s Emerging Suzerainty
Dr. K. Senthilkumar
Received Date: 2025-09-03
Accepted Date: 2025-10-07
Published Date: 2025-10-17
The string of pearls theory is the most popular buzzword which reflects and throngs the mind of exponents in the deliberations and writings of the research in International relations. The economical warfare, Ukraine crisis and Gaza-Israel poses a serious threat for the International peace and security in the 21st century of the third millennium. In the multi-aligned world scenario, regional integration and mutual development is the most expected mode which may integrate invariably all regions and certainly paves way for world peace. SAARC QUAD BRICS are all varied organizations which are meant for regional security and indeed economical development. Indo-Mauritius relations is one among the less concentrated are which if focused, may fetch fruitful outcome not only for the said countries, but also for the entire region,. From 2000 to 2025, Mauritius contributes 180 billion USD in FDI, making it the second largest source of FDI into India. Nonetheless, the bilateral trade value between these two countries is approximately $800 million. This research study attempts to reflect on the vitality of India-Mauritius relations in the context of China's suzerainty.
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