No war, no peace: Navy's new category in Indian Maritime Doctrine 2025, Pg14

Key Highlights:

• Admiral Dinesh Tripathi, Chief of Naval Staff, released the Indian Maritime Doctrine 2025 on Navy Day.
• The doctrine formally recognizes "no-war, no-peace" as a distinct category between peace and conflict.
• The 2025 edition reflects shifts in India's maritime environment and strategic outlook.
• It aligns with Viksit Bharat 2047 and integrates initiatives like Sagarmala and PM Gati Shakti.

Detailed Insights:

• The doctrine treats the grey zone between war and peace as a critical operational space, marked by coercion and hybrid operations.
• The Indian Maritime Doctrine is the Navy's apex guidance document, governing its strategy and employment.
• Previous versions were released in 2004, revised in 2009, and amended in 2015.
• The doctrine integrates national initiatives such as Maritime India Vision 2030, Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision 2047, and MAHASAGAR.

Key Concepts Involved:

• No-War, No-Peace: A state between peace and conflict, characterized by coercion and hybrid operations.
• Viksit Bharat 2047: India's vision for becoming a developed nation by 2047.
• Sagarmala: A project to enhance port-led development in India.
• PM Gati Shakti: A national master plan for multi-modal connectivity.