Episode 14: Perspectives on the Indian Ocean Region
Guest
Nirmal Verma
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Description
Admiral Verma offers an overview of the growing importance of the Indian Ocean basin—stretching from South Africa across the Middle East and South Asia to Southeast Asia—for global security. In particular, how will developments in this region of the world become more important for U.S. national security?
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Guest:
Admiral (Ret) Nirmal Verma served as Chief of Naval Staff of the Indian Navy from 2009-2012 and concurrently held charge as the Chairman, Chiefs of Staff Committee from June 2011. His afloat appointments include commands of a frigate, a destroyer and aircraft carrier INS Viraat. His assignments as Flag Officer include an operational theater command, and policy formulation on budget management, acquisitions and human resources. Post retirement he served as India's High Commissioner (Ambassador) to Canada. The Admiral is currently a U.S. Chief of Naval Operations Distinguished International Fellow at the U.S. Naval War College.
Episode Length
45:06
File Size
82 MB
File Format
MP3
Release Date
6-2025
Keywords
Indian Ocean, INDO-PACOM, CENTCOM, Belt and Road Initiative, Energy, Maritime Security, String of Pearls, the QUAD
Recommended Citation
National Security Affairs Department, U.S. Naval War College, "Episode 14: Perspectives on the Indian Ocean Region" (2025). The Debrief Podcast. 14.
https://digital-commons.usnwc.edu/the-debrief/14
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