I don’t agree with BHO’s approach, but the strategic reality on the ground is that any one of China’s 3 fleets are stronger than the entire Indian Navy. Moreover, China seems to have military bases and/or alliances with all the countries in South Asia around India.
So whether we like it or not, China already has a strong influence in that region.
On what have you based this strategic assessment?
1. India has an aircraft carrier (Old, but there are more on the way), CHina does not.
2. India’s fleet is more up to date, and better armed.
3. The Indian Navy has greater expertise in offshore operations.
4. India’s submarine fleet (though D-E), is more advanced than the CHinese.
So how are the chinese fleets better?