Nayal, Mohit: - Dr Mohit Nayal is a strategic expert. His previous book on policy affairs was the 'Invisible Wall of China'. He has also authored two other books on diverse subjects. Although the niche area of his expertise remains China, he also frequently contributes to National and International journals and seminars on issues relevant to South Asia, Southeast Asia, North East India and Artificial Intelligence. His last two years' professional assignment has facilitated significant monitoring of the Indian Ocean Region and its security imperatives, culminating into the publication of the present book. He has been a Research Fellow at the National Maritime Foundation and is presently holding a legal appointment in the Ministry of Defence.