Table of Contents

Introduction: Power of the Oceans Across Regions.- Researching the Indian Ocean Region.- Ocean Governance, Regional Cooperation and Regime Theory.- The New Regime for Ocean Governance.- Indian Ocean Region.- Regime Theory and Application of Structuration Theory.- Methodological Considerations for Case Study Analysis.- Indian Ocean Rim Power to Govern the Sea.- Regime for Marine Scientific Research in the Indian Ocean Region.- Intra-Indian Ocean Trade.- Shipping and Port State Control in the Indian Ocean.- Conclusion: Power of the Sea from Coast to Coast.- Prospects for Regional Cooperation in the Indian Ocean Region.