Seychelles: Indian Ocean Security and the US Indo-Pacific Strategy

Mr. Ryan Adeline, Senior Research Officer with the James R. Mancham Peace and Diplomacy Research Institute at the University of Seychelles, explains that while Seychelles deeply values its non-aligned foreign policy, it has a long-standing history of supporting US and multilateral security efforts in the Indian Ocean, including participation in initiatives like the Contact Group on Illicit Maritime Activities and joint military operations with the United States. The views expressed are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect East-West Center policies or positions.