Indians forgetting that the Northern route exists and the fact that thanks to the pollution they refuse to address, it will only become more usable each decade.
Well, basis of India sitting as a sort of a dagger over the main sloc via Malacca is still a basic geography truth.
I don't think it's especially funny after Hormuz got closed. Yes, China was prepared better than most, and for now it is a positive development for it.
But we don't know when Hormuz will end; no safety pillow is limitless.
India's path to power are military projects with no realistic strategy, using money they don't have, exploiting logistics that don't exist.
That's a powerful statement.
Well known geographic barrier which was used this way in the past, 3rd economy in the world, and non-existing logistics (where ships sail through, Earth crust?).
Frankly speaking, one of more obvious and immediate (secondary) goals for blue water PLAN & long range amphibious capability is exactly this specific scenario.