Abstract
China, through its "String of Pearls" doctrine and the implementation of the "One Belt One Road (OBOR)" project, aims to establish hegemony over the Southeast, South, and West Asia, as well as North Africa regions. To achieve this objective, China has adopted a strategy to bolster its naval capabilities, safeguarding its maritime communication lines in the South China Sea, the Strait of Malacca, and even the northern Indian Ocean, including the Strait of Hormuz and the Persian Gulf. In this context, the Gwadar port and the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) play significant roles in Beijing's foreign policy. In response, India is pursuing countermeasures by signing military and security agreements with the United States and its regional allies to strengthen its influence. This research, utilizing a descriptive-analytical approach, seeks to explore the nature of China's "String of Pearls" doctrine and examine the strategies India has adopted to counter it. The findings reveal that, in order to counter China's "String of Pearls," India has established the Research and Analysis Wing (RAW), invested in the port of Chabahar, and signed an agreement with Oman to enhance its naval presence in the port of Duqm. While these measures may not place India in a superior or equal position to China, they provide Delhi with the necessary tools, in collaboration with the United States, to effectively challenge China's ambitions.