India, Oct. 26 -- As the Indo-Pacific Regional Dialogue 2025 convenes in New Delhi, it offers yet another opportunity to reflect on India's evolving maritime role and responsibilities in an era of profound strategic transformation. The Indian Navy today stands widely recognised as the First Responder and the Preferred Security Partner in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR)-a reputation earned through trust, professionalism, and consistent engagement across the region. Yet, this Dialogue also reminds us that holistic maritime security extends well beyond the naval domain. It calls for the combined effort of governments, institutions, industry, and public stakeholders to create an enduring regional security architecture rooted in transparency and...