IntroductionJohn Garofano and Andrea J. Dew Part I: Energy, Piracy, Terror, and Access1. The Indian Ocean: Geographic Center of the Global Oil Market Sarah A. Emerson and Vivek S. Mathur 2. Maritime Piracy in the Indian Ocean: A Statistical Analysis of Reported Incidents, 1994-2011John Martin 3. Horn of Troubles: Understanding and addressing the Somali "Piracy" Phenomenon Clive Schofield and Robin Warner 4. Armed Groups at Sea: Maritime Terrorism in the Indian Ocean Region Michael Richardson and Andrea J. Dew Part II: Emerging Rivalries and Possible Triggers5. India: Dominance, Balance, or Predominance in the Indian Ocean? Andrew C. Winner 6. Pakistan's View of Security in the Indian OceanMoeed Yusuf 7. China and the Indian Ocean: New Departures in Regional BalancingJingdong Yuan8. Redlines for Sino-Indian Naval Rivalry James R. Holmes and Toshi Yoshihara Part III: Third Powers and the Way Forward9. International Law and the Future of Indian Ocean Security James Kraska 10. A Merlion at the Edge of an Afrasian Sea: Singapore's Strategic Involvement in the Indian Ocean Emrys Chew 11. The Indian Ocean and US National Security InterestsTimothy D. Hoyt 12. Conclusion: Access and Security in the Indian Ocean Region John Garofano and Andrea J. DewList of Contributors Index