71 - The New Arms Race for the Indian Ocean

<p>80% of the world's trade will pass through the Indian Ocean at some point on its journey, yet the importance of this crucial theatre seems lost on many observers at the moment. With Beijing, Washington and New Dehli all making moves to capitalise on this crucial waterway which one of these nations has the momentum behind them? And which nation is beginning to fall behind? <br /> <br /> On the show this week -<br /> <br /> - Michael Kugelman (Wilson Centre)<br /> - Michael Wesley (Uni of Melbourne)<br /> - Dhruva Jaishankar (ORF)<br /> <br /> Follow the show on @TheRedLinePod<br /> Follow Michael on @MikeHilliardAus<br /> <br /> For more info please visit - www.theredlinepodcast.com</p>