How India controls China's main Weakness: The Malacca Strait

India occupies a strategic position in the Indian Ocean Region, as it sits between its main bottlenecks. In particular India controls the Western gateway into the Malacca strait through the Andaman and Nicobar archipelago. This strait is China's main strategic weakness, which makes this choke point of critical importance in the possible confrontation between the US and China. In this video we will analyze US and China's reliance on this strait and we will try to answer two major questions. How does India control China's biggest weakness? How does this influence a possible US - China conflict?
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Table of content:
00:00 3 Reasons of India's importance in the Indian Ocean
02:54 Trade, Energy supplies and Force projection
05:02 US' and China's bases in the Indian Ocean
07:22 The Andaman and Nicobar Islands
09:16 Why India consider China a threat
10:20 Why India consider the US an ally
11:00 How India could influence the US China conflict in 3 ways
13:46 Conclusion
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[@fierce8460]

I'm from Nicobar Islands... We are literally far away from mainland india😂 But still we're more patriotic than other states of India.

[@Biplab23]

I Want To Visit Andaman & Nicobar Once Love From Kolkata ❤️

[@nealgrover6112]

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[@nani.telugu007]

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[@MukeshVerma-kd4bo]

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[@hassymiia6267]

Who gives a shit

[@sidharthahalder9204]

Hello from Andaman and Nicobar Islands 👋. Today Modi government understand the significant importance of this Island and plan to establish an international container terminal in Great Nicobar Islands. Thanks anyway for this important piece of work.

[@amanverma7033]

Long live supreme leader

[@0Adnin]

​@Aryan Brahmin Tiger no giant flying D*ldo

[@Jaychess809]

​@Aryan Brahmin Tiger also some Piecefools💀

[@happydiwalijaishreeram705]

@Aryan Brahmin Tiger chuslims ☕️☕️

[@FIREFROST-]

@@Jaychess809 bc joke mar raha h wo

[@adlerzwei]

India is seriously a country with such potential. They are a democracy, have friendly ties with almost everybody especially the US, Japan and Europe and are blessed with a great geographical location. o.O

[@buzzlightyear1484]

That was the first reason why india became so populated because it was so habitable

[@Entreri007]

​@@buzzlightyear1484really? Because much of the interior is almost uninhabitable and not very arable due to the western plateaus stretching the length of the country.

[@Entreri007]

Potential yes, infighting definitely, democracy? Doubtful, on name only. Modi has seen to that.

[@p_HoE_niX]

​@@Entreri007india ranks #1 in terms of arable land, what are you talking about?

[@TomCruz54321]

Also China has antagonized the Southeast Asian countries so much that they will definitely be anti-China if conflict arrives. China has basically stolen islands from the Philippines, Vietnam, Malaysia, Japan, Brunei. Those countries would support India and the U.S. against China.

[@romian1447]

I am from port blair and I love my 🇮🇳 ❤

[@pritambauri2474]

Hello friend ? I am from West Bengal state of India, ? I always wanted to make friends with our Indian brothers.🥰

[@harulit]

India is blessed with a Beautiful County shape and location

[@MrPoornakumar]

Haru Lit Yes.That places on her, an inescapable responsibility on her shoulders, which she can ignore at her own peril. History (of over two millennia) proved it. It is rightly said, "eternal vigilance is the price of freedom".

[@a_nayak]

Where gods choose to born. India is so beautiful ❤.

[@ayahpinkofficial2769]

When it come to resource china have more access to resource in their Territory...but when it come to Location india have more advantage....short access to middle east oil and gas also have access to vast indian ocean...

[@MrPoornakumar]

@@ayahpinkofficial2769 You can get resources. But you can't get locationl advantage. But one must use it. Otherwise it is equally useless.

[@kathevedientes5638]

But not blessed of good politician

[@geopolitics8709]

Indian Government is developing Singapore like port city on Nicobar Islands ( The project is just started ) . Nicobar Project is important for Strategic and Economic goals .

[@hewas_chewasky]

They can develop 100 island cities like Singapore but it Won't be successful

[@geopolitics8709]

@@hewas_chewasky Thank You for kind comments . Just search CEOs of many companies 😀

[@ic9771]

@@hewas_chewasky In 100 yrs , if global warming continues , Singapore will go back to being the global swamp it was 2 centuries ago . Yet , in order to increase & maintain our prosperity we've no choice but to participate in the world economy which means we contribute to increasing our carbon footprint which turn exacerbates the climate crisis & global warming & increases the sea level . Lee Kuan Yew .

[@azroyazhar4481]

yup..main ship go to china..korea..japan for trade..what is importancy of nicobar?

[@azroyazhar4481]

yup..main ship go to china..korea..japan for trade..what is importancy of nicobar?

[@oliverknill631]

Outstanding, as usual. It is so important to see the global stratetic pictures. Especially if it is visualized so well.

[@tyq5775]

Another video of Westerners portraying China as an evil empire. China will always be bad, and the United States will always be righteous. How ridiculous, even though the land and wronged souls of American Indians are still crying silently. Since the enemy of the enemy is a friend, of course the United States and India are allies. Chinese people rarely go to KZbin, which gives the West and Indians a perfect opportunity to slander and belittle the Chinese people.

[@prabodhgaikwad9930]

As Indian national citizens I guarantee India's basic instinct to maintain world peace.. And oppose any values but democratic interest.. 🇮🇳

[@ramonpunsalang3397]

Yet India is sitting on the fence when it could be pressuring Russia to end it's genocidal war in Ukraine. India is more concerned with it's self-interest.

[@TESTTER-sd8yv]

LEKUANYEW : OLD VALUR/RELIGION,CANT BE STEERED BY THT NEW RLGN. if can,only some. Chinese 3 generstion, proud of our PEACE CULTURE. i also mention Hindu together w. BUD.CONFU.TAO, AS PEACEMAKET [ WHILE W 3ST RLGN IS WARM ONG ER ]

[@Raj-mb6uk]

​@@ramonpunsalang3397you need to understand, India cannot afford expensive oil, Indians have a per capita of $2000 ffs, have some shame. Europe has started buying oil from the middle east and that has led to increased prices and obviously Europe is richer, so the supply has diverted from Asia to Europe. What is India supposed to do in this situation? Let our people die for some stupid war in another part of the world?

[@nukiolbartes6279]

What is democratic interest?

[@montyi8]

@@ramonpunsalang3397 Obviously self interest with work peace.

[@havocgr1976]

Frankly Indias military budget makes sense.The threat of a land attack is real.And the USA could have a 5% army budget and still be fine, there is NO THREAT, i repeat, no threat of an attacking land force.So ofcourse they allocate more to the navy to control the world and secure their hegemony.Excellent production btw.

[@Kamome163]

Thank you so much! Mhhh I think that both land threats are quite stretch. Pakistan conventional force is not on par with India's and I would pay good money to see how the Chinese army could keep supply lines across the Himalaya for a large scale land operation. I think that the Indian budget is heavily skewed towards the army whereas could exert more deterrence by improving its air and naval capabilities.

[@adityakumarsingh5204]

It's mostly towards salary/pension.

[@havocgr1976]

@@Kamome163 I mean I get your argument, mostly because the Himalayan passes are so narrow that you cant really do shit on a large scale.On the other hand if they go full ally of the USA, well they ll for sure have their navy doing the blockades, having the best navy in the world for FREE is nice.

[@praddumnvats6759]

@@adityakumarsingh5204 make Agniveer protesters understand

[@havocgr1976]

@Michael Dortmund What?USA doesnt have the best navy?!!

[@greatvidznaga3183]

It is very unlucky for a country to have shared boundaries with China and Pakistan !!!

[@ajay262134]

Pakistan became reality only post 1947 and China occupied Tibet to shape the current neighbourhood of India.

[@chonghann8859]

Yup, what a pollution and smelly India as a neighbor.

[@khushigangwar2798]

@@Nandan_Singh. thanks to shree shree NEHRU

[@hunterrr3032]

Pakistan? There won't be pakistan in 5-10 years.

[@qurratulainzehra8760]

Shut the fuck up, you ass-kissing bullies! Pakistan was unfortunate to share the same civilization with those Indians who kinda bully you into believing whatever nonsense you believe in. They treat your citizens/tourists like shit and you still choose to kiss their ass!

[@jamesg2382]

Such a beautiful presentation. The 3D maps are excellent, a real pleasure to watch. Thank you

[@Warlord334]

India has begun building coastal radar networks and ports in collaboration with other South Asian countries. In 2020, there were reports of India setting up a “sound surveillance sensors chain” in the Andaman sea with the help of the US and Japan.

[@bitesize1995]

strait of Malacca is own by malaysia, muslim conutries hates hindus to the core & even Singapore is 80% Chinese while they try to stay neutral they are likely pro china. Therefore the claim that india has control or access of the strait of malacca is fantasy. Japan and USA? what they gonna invade us in malaysia and singapore again?

[@Sumit-rp5mx]

​@@bitesize1995 you doesn't control your governments abd geopolitics. UAE is Muslim country but biggest ally of India. They literally agrees on anything India asks for.

[@tyq5775]

Another video of Westerners portraying China as an evil empire. China will always be bad, and the United States will always be righteous. How ridiculous, even though the land and wronged souls of American Indians are still crying silently. Since the enemy of the enemy is a friend, of course the United States and India are allies. Chinese people rarely go to KZbin, which gives the West and Indians a perfect opportunity to slander and belittle the Chinese people.

[@kaho6891-]

Nice video. I think you could also add few points. 1. India has signed treaty with US so that each other can use others bases for refuelling. 2. India has also signed another pact with Americans for satellite image sharing. 3. Malabar exercise which you covered has significant importance. It's annual exercise conducted specially to counter the Chinese in IOR region. 4. Indian Navy expansion is happening at a brisk space. 2 operational AC by 3-4 months. Also there is a repeat order for another AC. Most probably Rafael-m fighters. Though we can't match the pace at which Chinese are building ships in numbers, our planners clearly know where to draw the Chinese and where we have advantage. 5. Brahmos missiles has almost 100% kill rate if 2/more is fired. Also now they have extended range of 450- 800 km and near hypersonic speed. Navy ordered 200 more additional warheads for its frontline ships 6. Andaman islands are considered as unsinkable ship. Indian planners know the very fact and is trying to make this impenetrable fort specifically to counter the Chinese. There are also many airfields coming up here.

[@Kamome163]

Thanks K, I mostly agree with your points. I think getting IOC for the new AC will be a lengthy process since there are many new complex systems on board, not to mention train the crews that will operate on board. But I think India's domestic military shipbuilding is making leaps, and the development of complex platforms like nuclear subs and the new AC takes time. Thanks again for your input!

[@sunitarajput2626]

​@@Kamome163 You might not know But india has 2 nuclear submarines of S2 class namely INS ARIHANT and INS ARIGHAT more ever 2 S4 class nuclear submarines are nearly completed The process of making S5 class nuclear submarines ( 2 in quantity) has taken place Morever Indian Navy is considering Repeat order of 3 Scorpion Class submarines ( We can construct them in 5-6 years ) 2 Kolkata class Destroyers are under construction in Russian ship yards, that will be delivered in 2-3 years

[@Kamome163]

@@sunitarajput2626 thank you for your comment. That’s a great point and Indian shipbuilding capacity is growing at solid pace. Building an efficient Navy takes time and resources and most importantly need a common vision on the importance of the seas.

[@Bk6346]

India may block the Malacca Strait but Iran and Pakistan are allies of the Chinese. Iran might have something to say about their oil being blocked from being shipped to China. Also China can block the rivers in Tibet from reaching India.

[@rudrakshachandrashukla3454]

@@Bk6346India also have considerable influence in Iran.

[@awf6554]

You neglected the role of Australia as an Indian Ocean power close to the North Eastern trade route choke points. A power that's just announced it's acquiring nuclear submarines, and a power that's developing a closer military relationship with India.

[@cheeseninja1115]

It's also interesting to see that he said that ASEAN would stay neutral during a US-China showdown when most of them have a axe to grind against China's nine-dash-line policy in the south China sea. They probably wouldn't enter a war outright but I could definitely see them closing ports to China

[@joem0088]

See my "This endless repetition of the Malacca chock is simply DUMB. " comment in this video.

[@Crashed131963]

@@cheeseninja1115 China sure does not make many Asian friends with their massive and ridiculous South China Sea claims.

[@awf6554]

@@joem0088 India's not going to interdict China in isolation. In all probability it will have the QUAD onside.

[@joem0088]

@@awf6554 Oh, so QUAD interdite of east bound RF/Saudi/Iran oil-tanks is going to go well ?? You will all get whip. Russia and Iran are no afraid of the US. Dehli and the whole Ganges Valley is well within Chinese hypersonic missile range. S-400 won't help you one bit. You all planning to move to Florida ??

[@hilestoby2628]

You have the best animations for geopolitical maps Kamome. Cannot wait for your next video!

[@shashwatparth3672]

Very high quality video! Love the graphic quality!!

[@eduardoquirino8131]

Geography matters most, and that is the one thing that weakens China to no end. India is the jewel that lords over a vast ocean on two sides, protected by mountain range at her back. India has fortified islands near the mouth of the Malacca Strait and watching over it zealously.

[@joem0088]

Delusionali grandioso 😅🤣😂🤣

[@Rishi123456789]

"Geography matters most, and that is the one thing that weakens China to no end. India is the jewel that lords over a vast ocean on two sides, protected by mountain range at her back. India has fortified islands near the mouth of the Malacca Strait and watching over it zealously." You are correct.

[@joem0088]

@@Rishi123456789 Fortifying island won't help one bit. Intredit of commerce inside international sea lanes is an act of war. Oil going to China (moslty Saudi, Iran Russia) belong to the source country until offloaded in China. Intredit oil these tankers will mean India act of war against Saudi, Iran, and Russia. OPEC+ will stop all oil shipments to India. You want that ? REALLY ?

[@jliang70]

That is delusional. India does not have the fleet to control the Indian Ocean. It is the mountain range at its back will be the main problem for India because they belong to China and India's water is flowing from those mountain ranges from upstream in China into India.

[@tatvamkrishnam6691]

​@@jliang70 The window of demographic opportunity is over for China. Good luck with a 1.1 TFR.

[@insearchof9090]

In Hindi "Mahan" means The great One. I don't know how he managed to get that title, but i am impressed by that title.

[@MrPoornakumar]

In Search Of Mahan = Mega

[@dwarasamudra8889]

Mahan is a Sanskrit word, common to most Indian languages

[@PrabhavShukla1]

It's a surname dude. Not a title. Alfred Mahan.

[@MrPoornakumar]

@@PrabhavShukla1 Like McMahan?

[@markkirby9531]

He wrote "The Influence of Sea Power upon History" en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Influence_of_Sea_Power_upon_History He essentially explained how the Dutch, and then the English established, and maintained, world empires via sea power. Everything laid out in this video about the establishment of bases and choke points is straight out of his book.

[@amogh2101]

The visuals and explanations are awesome. I was hooked for the entire video. Subscribed!

[@guitarninjarick8179]

Have yet to see a strategic video that includes naval choke points including sea floor topography in regards to submarines in this detail, good work!

[@Shadowgunner785]

India definitely needs to invest more into it's navy and naval defense. The Andaman islands are the perfect point to block the block the Malaca Strait from the Indian ocean. China knows this which is partially why they increase tensions along the Himalayas. This convinces the Indian government to worry more about their Ground forces rather than Naval forces. But the longer this trend continues, the more this will work to India's detriment. Great video as always Kamome. One interesting video to think about in the future maybe to talk about Indonesia and it's geopolitical importance. I feel like they would be very important in a future conflict with China.

[@Kamome163]

Totally agree. China much rather have India focused on its land border in the Himalayas than on the Malacca strait. And data (India's military budget allocation) shows that India hasn't fully committed to a stronger Navy yet, buttressing the army's capabilities first. Thanks man, yeah we'll talk more about SEA in the coming videos. Next up are the Philippines!

[@robobrain10000]

India is in a lose-lose scenario here. If they reduce their land forces, then they risk losing more territory to China AND Pakistan. But, if they don't buttress the Navy, they lose out in the long term. This reminds me of what the French Govt told Montcalm when he asked for reinforcements during the 7 years war: "Eh, monsieur, when the house is on fire one cannot occupy one’s self with the stable". Needless to say, the French lost out in the long term and lost the North American continent.

[@havocgr1976]

@@robobrain10000 I agree, and I disagree with a bigger navy, unless of course they can afford it somehow.India land threats are REAL, meanwhile the US could disband their whole army and they d still have zero threats to their homeland.Hence they can focus on their navy to project their hegemony.But maybe there is a third option for India.You can block the straits without a bigger navy,just build bases, load em with area denial weapons and focus all your navy there.Its not like China has an amazing navy.Also the video kinda said it two times, then he forgot his own words.If they go against China they ll have the support of the US navy there.

[@theburden9920]

@@Kamome163 nice bro i love your analysis

[@Tinil0]

They could also rely on allies like the US to cover their naval weaknesses if they are willing. They may very well decide to allow a US base in the Andaman and Nicobar islands in addition to their own bases. It's obviously a complicated game to play though and introduces it's own set of advantages and drawbacks, it just depends on how big of a threat they feel China is, how willing they are to cooperate with a strong power like the US that tends to push it's weight around in relationships, and if it can afford to spend more on it's own navy so as to not neglect it.

[@anuragc1565]

China understands the geostrategic importance of Andman and Nicobar Island. Thus, to distract India from developing this island region it often stokes up tension along the Himalayan border either directly or through its surrogate Pakistan so that india keeps spending it's defence budget on building infrastructure along the border area in the anticipation of a war, instead of investing in bolstering its naval power. To my mind China has no real interest in Arunachal or Kashmir region but they have deliberately kept the border issues alive so that they can keep India distracted. Meanwhile they are looking for alternatives to Malacca so that in case of a war their supply route isn't choked.

[@karthikpuvvula]

Once India is developed enough, there won't be a place to hide for China. We will soon be in a position to choke all its trade routes.

[@pedroh2435]

India has no ability to choke lmao😂

[@Minecraft4Noob]

And the alternative is Sunda strait :) Honestly, if the Malacca strait is blocked the cargo ships can go to the Sunda strait so it means nothing, really. But of course, Indonesia will become richer because we control 100% of the Sunda strait. :)

[@bitesize1995]

@@Minecraft4Noob nah man, malaysia is muslim country. We will not support hindus fantasy :)

[@ramrao668]

@@bitesize1995 Your sense of importance is only your fantasy. Malaysia has nothing that India or anyone else in the world needs LOL.

[@akshat5962]

Really appreciable content.. I just loved those animations with potent information and graphics. You're gonna grow so high.❤

[@MrLemonbaby]

Damn that was well done: Infor clear and comprehensive, excellent graphics.

[@cookiemonster9445]

Such incredible quality as always. Can't wait to see the channel grow

[@Kamome163]

Thank you so much Cookie! It feels great to have supporters like you🥹

[@alexbanaskiewicz]

The visuals for this video are top notch 👌🏼

[@Kamome163]

Thank you so much Alex!

[@_UNISTAR_]

Brilliant animations, I have to say. Good job, man.

[@manograngopalan4659]

India has an understanding with Indonesia to develop Sabang port in North Sumatra for its military and naval services.

[@stevenliu7040]

Because the Nicobar Islands, India and Indonesia are neighboring countries, neighboring countries will be wary of each other, so Indonesia and China cooperate a lot, including arms purchases. Therefore, the reality is that China and Indonesia cooperate to deal with India.

[@samiranmaity8469]

Please correct India's full map in thumbnail . 🙏

[@roomankhan7825]

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[@tapashchoudhury8896]

Yupp

[@shivamsinghnegi1192]

It will happen on its own the moment we retake our land

[@justuslopez7322]

Thank you bro

[@adityak3578]

It is what it is...one should accept reality just to correct it in coming time..

[@rudrakshachandrashukla3454]

I have seen many people talk about this topic, only few sound sensible, glad to say u were one of them.

[@xyan819]

Great research, analysis and implementation.

[@vishugarg6822]

What's with the quality of this video😯. I want to watch a whole other video of how this video was made. Amazing work👏👏

[@Naveen-tq7cg]

Great video, as always! Your channel is incredibly underrated.

[@Kamome163]

Thank you so much Naveen!🙌 I'm glad to have great people commenting tho😉

[@jezusbloodie]

You've reached a new height with these maps, damn The hexagon does give me some Civilisation vibes lol

[@Kamome163]

Right??!🤩 I was inspired by that and also by the old war simulation board games. Apart from the map aesthetic (I wanna do a map on Iran now, those mountains look stunning), I think it helps in focusing the attention to the topic. I'm really glad you liked it!

[@mutyalammapalemps892]

It is presentation video of pentagon

[@bitesize1995]

@@Kamome163 strait of Malacca is own by malaysia, muslim conutries hates hindus to the core & even Singapore is 80% Chinese while they try to stay neutral they are likely pro china. Therefore the claim that india has control or access of the strait of malacca is fantasy. As a malaysia, I can say on paper and strategically, this idea makes sense to counteract china but the social aspect will fail as Malaysia & Indonesia seriously dislike Hindus and their extreme persecution of Muslims. Its very unlikely that malaysia, indonesia and singapore will help india against china.

[@Saurabhkumar-bn3dl]

​@@bitesize1995LOL this is such bullshit. Ever been to Indonesia. Muslims doesn't hate Hindus, at least not the real and educated ones. Malaysia and Indonesia are not fake and namesake Muslims as Pakistan. Go to Indonesia and check their culture, there are literally hundreds of Hindu temples and every Hindu festivals gets celebrated there along with biggest theatrical play of ramayana. Stop boxing together all Muslims, not all Muslims are extremist idiots. Some have logic like middle east countries and Indonesia. And it doesn't matter if Muslims oppose them anyway, the power matters, and India as a force is far more powerful than Indonesia and Malaysia.

[@aneetsinghchadha5084]

What a stellar presentation. Keep up the good work!

[@koustubh]

outstanding job on the animations mate🔥

[@shanebraaten9553]

love your work, great production value.keep it up...! 🤘🏻💯💯💯

[@Kamome163]

Thank you so much Shane, really appreciate that!🙌

[@joem0088]

See my "This endless repetition of the Malacca chock is simply DUMB." comment in this video.

[@Kamome163]

@@joem0088 Could you repost it here?

[@Cykler770]

I love the animations so badly, the video is made with such love, I love it

[@Kamome163]

Thank you so much Cykler. It means so much to see people recognize the passion and love I try to pour in each video. Thank you!

[@IDontLikePplPlayinOnMyPhone]

American working in Edison NJ here. Biggest Indian point of arrival in US and I can say Indian ppl seem like a very natural ally for US In terms of ideology, business, and democratic values among other things. Indian migrants to US have many second gen children at this point and they are extremely successful at integration as well as retaining their identity. Lovely people with amazing culture and manners. I say this pretty much universally about the entire population here. My recently moved in next door neighbor is a young Christian pastor from India, his wife and 3 children and they are wonderful neighbors. It would make me very happy to see the two nations develop even closer relationship and India continue to progress as they are an invaluable bulwark of certain shared values but without being overly influenced by some of the more decadent aspects of US culture since they have their own. Maybe the most ideal example of two nations who share just enough interests without disturbing each other from their own goals.

[@AintNoFossil]

Great animation, one of the best I've seen on YT.

[@maheshb9951]

Your graphics are top class. It makes content more interesting and easy to understand.

[@R1ckj333]

And again a absolutely brilliant vid, I learned a lot like always, Thanks, And great work again. Keep up it Kanome, I love your content!

[@joem0088]

see my "This endless repetition of the Malacca chock is simply DUMB. " comment in this video.

[@R1ckj333]

@@joem0088 Everyone knows obout the Malacca Straight, However to see it explained from a Indian geopolitical perspective and not a US or European one is a we;come change.

[@joem0088]

@@R1ckj333 Did you see my "This endless repetition of the Malacca chock is simply DUMB. " comment ?

[@Kamome163]

Thank you so much Rick, appreciate that!

[@thiruvetti]

Kudos to Modiji and his team for reaching out to all parts of India and integrating J&K, Ladakh, North East, Andaman, Nicobar etc. Places which have been wantonly ignored pre-2014

[@justanerd414]

Lol, you seem to imply that before 2014, these places weren't even India😂

[@dhruvchaturvedi5138]

​@@justanerd414bro he is telling about the development

[@rufusmonteirome]

Lol. This is the lamest comment I've seen on KZbin. Modiji and team reaching out to all parts of India? You heard about Manipur?

[@thiruvetti]

@@justanerd414 Lol were you under a rock all this time?? Cos Ladakh, J&K were orphaned and were not part of India due to J&K acts except little IOK. North East was strategically orphaned for decades. Andaman & Nicobar I meant only about development.

[@justanerd414]

@@thiruvetti I'm not but you definitely seem blind to India's continuous development, GOI under Manmohan Singh did significant development in all those places but you seem to think that only Modi has done anything, if you leave your weirdly history blind vision before 2014, you'd see India has been continuously developing and the development is not magically conjured after 2014. A lot of the plans Modi government boosted in their first term were just renamed projects from Manmohan government

[@shivatripathi189]

Hello Kamome . I'm from Ayodhya U.P. I watched your video for first time. Very nice and realistic grafics and good explained in detail. ❤ I empressed by your research team and level of editing.. Love from 🇮🇳.

[@marcalvarez4890]

Your graphics alone just earned my subscribing. Bravo. Great analysis that made me think. Cheers!

[@Kamome163]

Thank you so much Marc, I really appreciate that! Hope to improve on both the graphics and the analysis side💪

[@Strykenine]

Your visuals are really impressive.

[@jamesmathews5352]

One if the best synopses of the IOR that I've seen. Thank you for posting.

[@totallyleftfield]

Awesome video! Cheers 🍻from Montreal Quebec Canada 🇨🇦

[@selleneus]

Great video as always. Always enjoy the unique parts of asia.

[@Kamome163]

Selleneus!! How are you doing man? Thanks, next up are the Philippines 😉

[@selleneus]

@@Kamome163 Phenomenal especially a great topic to cover given how Ferdinand Marcos has allowed US strategic usage of it's military facilities.

[@tyq5775]

Another video of Westerners portraying China as an evil empire. China will always be bad, and the United States will always be righteous. How ridiculous, even though the land and wronged souls of American Indians are still crying silently. Since the enemy of the enemy is a friend, of course the United States and India are allies. Chinese people rarely go to KZbin, which gives the West and Indians a perfect opportunity to slander and belittle the Chinese people.

[@razor0578]

Lovely animation, makes it so much easier to understand the content.

[@mimathias5051]

Very informative video ❤thanks for giving this platform to us

[@YOVOZOL]

this is an insanely well put together geopolitical analysis

[@Kamome163]

Thank you so much 🥹

[@tyq5775]

@@Kamome163 Another video of Westerners portraying China as an evil empire. China will always be bad, and the United States will always be righteous. How ridiculous, even though the land and wronged souls of American Indians are still crying silently. Since the enemy of the enemy is a friend, of course the United States and India are allies. Chinese people rarely go to KZbin, which gives the West and Indians a perfect opportunity to slander and belittle the Chinese people.

[@winterwar7372]

You explain very beautifully and your video quality is great 👍..... Can't wait to see growing your channel... Love from india

[@Kamome163]

Thank you so much, I really appreciate your message!

[@hunkai5804]

Really impressive production Quality. Subscribed from India :)

[@patrickd2013]

Excellent presentation, without hype or excessive background music. Rare good form, these days.

[@Rishi123456789]

"India controls China's main Weakness: The Malacca Strait" You are correct and I completely agree with you.

[@haruyanto8085]

Indonesia does not India, India doesnt even have the naval capability to engage in combat in the straight

[@MrPoornakumar]

@@haruyanto8085 Yes. She is yet to fight a war with a big power. Do you think it is necessary to fight a war, with a big power?

[@massalleh5255]

​@@MrPoornakumar And yet to reclaim all the stolen territories

[@massalleh5255]

​@@AtulKumar-bj6dq And India couldn't even control Malacca Strait as we speak

[@MrPoornakumar]

@@massalleh5255 Yes.

[@Kamome163]

Thank you for watching! Quick housekeeping: - For the border used in this video we followed the de-facto borders in white and the contested ares in orange. - At 07:50 those are the 12NM territorial waters - At 04:27 The main issue that happened in the last years is that very large LNG and oil Tankers face two main issues in traversing the Panama Canal. Draft requirements and long waiting lists. Tankers requires deep drafts and the Panama Canal shallower point is in Gatineau Lake. It’s depth has varied in the past related to weather and rains availability. The second issue is related to the system adopted at Panama. Only a certain amount of Ships can safely traverse the locks each day. Thus there’s a booking system. Ships that do not book in advance, and we’re talking about months, must wait for weeks for their turn. The increasing number of vessels and of demand for oil and gas products creates a bottleneck at Panama. As you can read in the resources provided, some shipping companies prefers the longer Indo-Atlantic route for these reasons. We are talking about a minority of the trade, but a significant one.

[@hunterslaptop2002]

How should India play it? I would like to hear your take on this.

[@Kamome163]

@@hunterslaptop2002 Hey Hunter, play what? Its strategic location?

[@wisdomhighschool9975]

​@@hunterslaptop2002 Look, The Indian Navy is the World's 3rd Fastest Expanding Navy only Behind China and the US, As the Economic Boom Continues,and In Last 2 years the Navy Commissioned One of the Most Advanced,Lethal and Home Made Aircraft Carrier, Nuclear Submarines, Stealth Destroyers and Stealth Frigates, Joining the Elite Club of Advanced Naval Equipment Manufacturing Countries- the US, France,The UK, Russia and China, which can Develop and Manufacture Own Aircraft Carriers, Nuke Subs and Stealth Warships etc So does the Military Expansion, and The Budget allocation percentage you used was Inappropriate, Becoz, In 2023, The Total Capital Expenditure (To Buy New Ships, Submarines and Planes etc) is Higher for Navy,2nd For Air Force and 3rd For The Army and India is Currently Building more than 39 Lethal Warships in it's various Dockyards

[@hunterslaptop2002]

@@Kamome163 Yeah, what you recommend to India for it to leverage it's strategic location?

[@YouAreSpeciaI]

I know there is border dispute! But still, atleast correct in India's MAP on thumbnail... If u can not in video.... Please, Correct the MAP OF INDIA!!!

[@niharprajapati]

Graphics & Animations 👌👌 A treat to watch

[@Kim-Jong-Trump]

Your animations are awesome.

[@asha8443]

Indonesia is the main player here. Besides the Malacca straits, it also controls the other choke points like the Sunda straits that are alternatives..

[@widodoakrom3938]

Yeah true

[@akhilghag5898]

It is economically very weak compared to China. Also, has no major threat to China

[@islandsunset]

It has no stake. In case of conflict, it will be neutral. China is not threat to Indonesia whereas it is to India and the USA.

[@bytpokornykareem8897]

Indonesia weaker than china.

[@ram.ram.saryane8121]

lol india can anytime block mallacca countries first cross indian islands before malacca

[@priyanshukhare6652]

Graphics are of next level !!!! 🔥🔥🔥

[@ivancoronel1231]

Very interesting video. Thank you.

[@michaelhatch1255]

Great video thank you!

[@juanquintero8103]

another top noch quality video its really impressive how high the quality of these videos is

[@Kamome163]

Thank you Juan!!

[@guyh9992]

India has also asked for reciprocal rights to the Australian territory of Cocos/Keeling islands which enables the two Quad partners to control the approaches to the Sunda and Lombok Straits as well as the Malacca Straits.

[@bitesize1995]

strait of Malacca is own by malaysia, muslim conutries hates hindus to the core & even Singapore is 80% Chinese while they try to stay neutral they are likely pro china. Therefore the claim that india has control or access of the strait of malacca is fantasy

[@Myanmartiger921]

@@bitesize1995lol will they make china as allah pakistan style?

[@johndoe-vc1we]

China will need to devote 30-40% of their naval assets to defend disputed areas in the SCS leaving only 60% to use in the IOR. A long and tenuous supply chain is required to supply that 60% which can be interdicted at various points along the route by the IN either at the Malacca straits, around SL or near Gwadar.

[@tusharsharma8952]

@@bitesize1995 It does not matter to us Hindus wether they hate us or love us, When the guns are out, they will do as we say, or they will face the consequences.

[@zhen86]

@@bitesize1995 Singapore being 75% Chinese has nothing to do with not letting other country control its waters. Any Indian topic has bring delusional Indians to videos thinking they are "number1" when they are just like many third world country. Next they will say ceo of XXX company is an Indian, when they can't even have a international company that people know. As for reciprocal rights to Australian territory of Cocos/Keeling islands , can you give me any Australian source that they have agree or wants to do that? Google search only give me bias Indian source.

[@Evan3783]

I love the quality of this video!

[@S.P.01]

Awesome Graphics/Animation.

[@MeenPo786]

Great video. But u failed to mention the 2 Aircraft carriers India currently has and the 3rd one under consideration.

[@dhananjoykumar9746]

India needs to develop infrastructure in Andaman and Nicobar Island which has huge potential

[@Kamome163]

Absolutely. I think It’s also important to preserve the natural and anthropological uniqueness of those islands because the nature there is beautiful.

[@dhananjoykumar9746]

People need connectivity from mainland. The government must encourage tourism by hosting multilateral summit in the Islands.

[@pawpal08]

​@@Kamome163can you please tell, are you japanese? I am sorry if i sound rude.

[@sumansaha295]

I haven't been around the world, but I have been to andaman. Imo It is a one-of-a-kind place for sure.

[@spicemasterii6775]

Seriously good channel. Subscribed.

[@Kamome163]

Thank you so much🥹

[@spicemasterii6775]

​@@Kamome163 Thank you for taking the time to create these videos. The quality easily exceeds other channels with a million subs.

[@Kamome163]

@@spicemasterii6775 Can I just say that the ‘quality’ of you subscribers feels on a totally different league and that I’m super grateful for that??🥹

[@esquared5064]

Excellent video!

[@melvinignacio6687]

Go ahead India we fully supports you, in your naval build up in the Indian Ocean to countercheck Chinese aggression in the said region 🙏🙏

[@nilotpalde9599]

Magnificent post .. I liked it very much..

[@gyanstudy6197]

By the way your visual & Art is top-notch also Sound much good 💯

[@ajax4898]

you make incredible videos. keep it up!

[@Kamome163]

Thank you so much Ajax!

[@SamtheIrishexan]

Really good analysis, explanation, and very impressive animation. 👏 I was stationed on Diego Garcia, I can tell you that I agree it should belong to those who lived there as descendents of the slave labor and were then deported. That being said, it is so valuable to UK and US naval and air operations that there is 0 chance they will let that go even with international rulings. It puts bombers in range of alot of area and is a good place to refuel and refit.

[@s.k8830]

No words 👌🔥.. Absolutely stunning.. I just subscribed👍🏼👍🏼love from 🇮🇳❤️

[@neelimamachineni1710]

Well researched. 🎉

[@AlexeiLjanej]

Just a suggestion / tip The text is much easier to read when you don’t swerve it so much and make the characters so separated and small Also, i in your 2D renders it looks bad with the added light affect, like 7:30 for example, some parts of the land are way to bright while others are unintelligible to the eye Try making the light cover a larger area, play with the angling of the light, and dim it down as-well as making the hue of the light a warmer color, you could also add more text animation (for example Polymatter, TheOperationRoom and Vox) I know these reasources might be limited, but it’d be greatly appreciated if you applied this to your content. ❤❤

[@epicaffairs]

India's Lakshadweep & Andaman & Nicobar Islands act as aircraft carrier in time of any eventuality. It's nature's great asset for India. 👍

[@SodiumSyndicate]

Lakshadweep is a mini Pakistan, it is not that useful unless the demography is rectified.

[@yakultpilo6716]

@@SodiumSyndicate Lol they are so isolated that they don't care about India or Pakistan. Nice people though

[@inammir1979]

@@SodiumSyndicate spoke like a true nazi...

[@tyq5775]

Another video of Westerners portraying China as an evil empire. China will always be bad, and the United States will always be righteous. How ridiculous, even though the land and wronged souls of American Indians are still crying silently. Since the enemy of the enemy is a friend, of course the United States and India are allies. Chinese people rarely go to KZbin, which gives the West and Indians a perfect opportunity to slander and belittle the Chinese people.

[@wongsoongcheng1245]

It's time to return the Nicobar and Andaman to Indonesia.

[@optimisticIntrovert]

Great video beautifully explained

[@Kamome163]

Thank you so much🥹!

[@rangerrick2246]

outstanding detailed and well explained

[@Kamome163]

Thank you so much Rick!🙌

[@skarrin6207]

You should have included the India's Diamond necklace Strategy as a counter to chinas strategy with this India has many pacts with many asian countries for sharing their naval bases and other military cooperation with India

[@ruguoserliegise2716]

My gosh, the graphics on this video is Tier-A

[@biswajeetdassh9305]

Outstanding animations, contents 👍👍

[@vyaspadhuk7634]

Great presentation

[@X1GenKaneShiroX]

The Malacca Strait is a weakness that China have that India controls. I’m interested in a future video from Kamome that goes in depth on a real big weakness that India have that China controls. It can be very bias to talk about the fear of one side without talking about the fear that NATO and India have.

[@udaychaudhary255]

and what is that weakness? Seems like you are just hurt

[@appa609]

The Brahmaputra river which irrigates most of Northeast India and Bangladesh runs its upper half through China, who have built a hydroelectric dam near the great bend. In theory, This and similar dams can be used to cut off the flow of the river or cause downstream flooding. Realistically though, this is all kinda pointless. China, India, and Pakistan are all nuclear powers and their leadership knows not to escalate too far.

[@hrsmrt9292]

Reason China (and also Russia) kept junta Myanmar and also Pakistan as useful puppet or at least controlled partner cuz of Indian ocean access.

[@Bk6346]

China can dam the rivers in Tibet that flow to India but I agree trying to starve a country leads to nuclear war.

[@rishavkumar1250]

@@udaychaudhary255 abe chomu , India ka weakness hai . Bina jane Randi रोना mat kar

[@setiawanskom8872]

Talking mallaca strait without talking about malaysia and indonesia is hard to believe

[@harshdata5784]

are they really going to fight china

[@widodoakrom3938]

Lol true

[@ZeeshanAnsari-hy5zg]

​@@harshdata5784 will India mess with China 😁

[@arkamaiti2284]

​@@ZeeshanAnsari-hy5zg India hasn't messed with anyone untill someone has messed with her.

[@sanayamishra75]

​@@ZeeshanAnsari-hy5zg yeah if China do so

[@lyleslaton3086]

Very nice format. Informative, but not pretentious. Very nice voice.

[@dindu551]

Fascinating. Got some insight for sure. Now appreciate the important facet of depth at these maritime bottlenecks as depth affects submarines

[@yashchauhan7448]

It is a historically known spot that India, France and Mexico are the most strategically located countries on the planet. France controls the Mediterranean and North Atlantic , Mexico swaddles between Pacific and Atlantic and India sits at the top of the Indian Ocean.

[@AJAYSINGH-ns1vv]

Yes but our defense expediture is low due to small economy compared to us or china

[@hrsmrt9292]

US is bit safe cuz of oceans on two side, making potential amphibious landing such pain in the buttocks and uneven, even lot of his enemies are off in other side of Pacific (Western Pacific), they still have military projection nearby the ‘threat source’ countries, such as Japan and it’s lesser islands of Okinawa’s, Aleutian Islands Alaska, South Korea, Gvam, even Philippines (now in rebuild) and ‘defensive reactionary’ Taiwan with mainland China, create denial accesibility. And US Pacific fleet that’s already so ‘big’, gee then why i wonder why China and Russia focused on other side of the ocean (like Indian and Atlantic ocean) for economic and strategic influence.

[@ramrao668]

Turkey and Pakistan are more strategic than either Mexico or France

[@johndoe-vc1we]

@@AJAYSINGH-ns1vv We don't have to match China's budget to trouble them

[@bluegregory6239]

I agree, but you failed to mention the US's massive geographical advantage. And neither Canada nor Mexico is a threat to the majority of our rivers, or any other aspect of our territory, as they are friendly nations and major trading partners.

[@bumbengtey8464]

This is the first time I hear that India controls the Malacca’s strait. I thought it’s within Malaysia continental shelf😅

[@MrPoornakumar]

Bum Beng Tey You heard it right - then. You heard it right too - now. Malacca strait is with Malaysia. Right. But its approach is beyond Malaysia. It is like you have a door (or gate) to enter a house.

[@chi-8289]

According to Samuel Huntington's book the clash of civilizations, the Malaysian peninsula, the far east and the south east asia had been historically dominated by the cultures of two civilizations - India and China. It had been forgotten because both India and China remained poor for a long time because they didn't align with the US while the south east asia and the far east reached incredible economic prosperity because the United States wanted it to be and also because of the unquestioned alliance between the US political system and markets

[@ayahpinkofficial2769]

Malaysia have the Biggest Port in Malacca strait...Port Klang second Biggest Port In ASEAN just after port of Singapore in straits of Singapore...Clearly show it Dominant in the straits....But if Indonesia start building Mega Port in Sumatera also then the game will change...

[@MrPoornakumar]

@@chi-8289 Samuel Huntington's as well as Francis Fukuyama's books are passe, now. The only area these theses are applicable now is where Muslims live in great numbers. In that again, like the Roman Empire (or Christianity, for that matter) splitting in two, practice of Islam has also two versions - one is the main Middle Eastern version (Arabian-Iranian-Turkish cultures), the other is totally (ethnically) different Eastern version with greatest number in Indonesia (followed by, in India), Bangladesh & Malaysia. The glaring schism is swept under the carpet. In the Eastern version Islam was introduced through very peaceful means by Arabian traders beginning sometime in the tenth century - in contrast to mainland (Central & Southern Asia), by sword. Remember that SE Asia (with Malacca & the other straits) is globally the foremost trading region in the world, that no other area can equal. The contention (trade) between South Asia & East Asia for SE Asia, is a factor. Islam needs to guard itself against the resurgence of earlier faiths in its (population majority) own lands.

[@chi-8289]

@@MrPoornakumar lol. You know nothing about Islam. And you know nothing about Samuel Huntington's or his book, it has references from over 300 sources, a well researched book. Then according to you, almost all contemporary political analysts should be wrong. Don't make statements on things you don't understand. Samuel Huntington's facts and predictions are so accurate that he even foresaw the second take over of Taliban 30 years ago. Islam goes in cycles. Ata turk had banned Islam in Turkey and Turkey almost became a modern country, and now it's going back. Same with Afghanistan, Iran, all were extremely liberal countries 70 years ago after a long period of Islamic darkness. South East Asia is better because still there are large minorities left there, and huge non islamic population with Chinese and Indian civilizational connections, and as islam becomes more and more in majority , their downward spiral will start. Already laws in Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia etc are highly undemocratic and designed to increase muslim population. The prosperity you see in the region is only because the United States wanted it to be, and unquestioned, unequal relationship with the United States in return for complete access to the US market. There are no this Islam and that islam. All 55 islamic countries are undemocratic, have no history of human rights and have no major achievements. Building cities or buildings using western technology and money is not a big deal. Educate yourself with some ex muslim channels

[@ramdasjgayatrigayatri9171]

Visuals ,wow!

[@Adiishresthaaa]

15:10 thank you so much for making this video

[@HartajTrehan]

It is not China vs US for Indians, it is India vs China. That’s why the region is important. Civilisational Competitors. USA is a small fish strategically to us (according to the military thinking internally - means good to have it on our side but have to have capability without the support too)

[@karthikpuvvula]

That's true. We can't rely on anyone's support. We need to have our own plans. USA is not a reliable partner anyway unless there's a scope to sell a lot of its weapons.

[@pedroh2435]

India a 3rd world vs China??😂

[@nitinpandey3616]

​@@pedroh2435 china is also 3rd world . Look up what 3rd world actually means stupid

[@aakarshdhurve785]

@@pedroh2435 say what you wanna say but if a country posses threat you got to retaliate in order to protect yourself

[@eliesercepeda686]

Yet you needed American Intel to win your last border skirmish with China. Don’t underestimate how much India relies on American Intel/aid. Indians need to wake up towards the threat China is enforcing on the world and putting India economically further behind. You lost 17 Indian soldiers to Chinese aggression a few years ago, yet your president is shaking hand with China to help chine increase the value of its money. Unreal!

[@vishnusarda2319]

By far the finest visuals I have seen in any KZbin video. Fantastic work!

[@Kamome163]

Wow! Thank you so much, I hope you will like the next video too then☺️

[@vishnusarda2319]

@@Kamome163 Yes of course, I have immediately subscribed your channel. Waiting for your work with finest visuals and extremely minute details. All the best 👍

[@AmazingVibes1000]

Previous Indian governments hesitated to do any movements in Andaman .. now the government is strong and will see more aggressive developments

[@awesome9k]

Huh? The ANC was created in 2001?

[@AmazingVibes1000]

@@awesome9k it's not about when ANC created! It's about the giving importance and the strengthening of the ANC region

[@awesome9k]

@@AmazingVibes1000 are you referring the NITI Ayog 21'. Andaman had always been a priority since the PV Narasimharao days and sped up post Kargill. Your contention was that previous governments had hesitated which was not true. There was just a greater sensitivity to tribal populations (i.e. Jarawas).

[@AmazingVibes1000]

@@awesome9k kzbin.info/www/bejne/nmmUZH2JqNFnarc

[@aashishsingh6295]

​@@awesome9kCan you tell me when the narshimha rao government was in India? And how much time it should have taken to develop it.

[@kimorthen2620]

Best quality content channel i've ever found

[@R3dp055um]

Well, this is an excellent video. It is also, however, very information-dense. The runtime might be only 15 minutes, but between re-watching some crucial parts repeatedly and pausing it to go look things up, I spent over an hour watching it.

[@Kamome163]

Thank you so much for the feedback! Really appreciate that! Do you think the information accessibility can be improved somehow?

[@MrPoornakumar]

Andaman & Nicobar Islands is a strategic boon, to India that ancient Indians didn't know of. Thus, this very important fact is needed to be factored in, in the strategic picture of India - reflected in her foreign policy. The British who ruled India knew this importance and maintained their strong hold on the North Indian Ocean from Suez canal to Singapore. From New Delhi, their Viceroy could monitor their Imperial possessions - Egypt once, Aden (now incorporated in Yemen), the Gulf countries as their Malayan settlements well. They also oversaw their possessions on African coast. Their (Imperial) hold was necessary for the continuity of their Empire. India (post independence) didn't continue following their cue. Thus India by default, invited all big powers' presence in this (maritime) region & the consequent rivalries, detrimental to her national interests finally. Yet, it is never too late for India.

[@SodiumSyndicate]

Wrong. The Chola empire was a naval empire & they had strongholds in the Andaman & Nicobar - in fact they are the first ones to document contact with the present day Sentinelise tribe.