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Indian Government, Narendra Modi, Shompen tribe
Great Nicobar Island, India
June 3, 2026
Verified: June 3, 2026
"The Indian government is pursuing an $11bn development project on Great Nicobar Island. The project includes a transhipment port, airport, and township for 350,000 people. Critics warn of ecological destruction and threats to indigenous tribes."
Author: Robert D. Kaplan
Robert Kaplan provides a masterful analysis of the Indian Ocean's strategic importance. This book helps readers understand why the Great Nicobar Island is a critical 'chokepoint' for global trade and why India is prioritizing infrastructure development there to counter regional rivals.
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