New Delhi, May 24 -- In a defining moment for India's maritime diplomacy, the country unveiled its expanded oceanic strategy under the banner of the 'MAHASAGAR' (Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions) initiative.

This move marked a significant evolution of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's original SAGAR doctrine. The new initiative demonstrates a shift from the regional focus on the Indian Ocean to a comprehensive global maritime approach.

The strategy was the centrepiece of a high-level dialogue held in the capital, bringing together top defence experts, diplomats, and scholars for a conference titled "The Mahasagar Initiative in the Current Security Context", organised by the Chintan Research Foundation...