Ream Naval Base

Ream Naval Base: Recently, the Ream Naval Base was inaugurated by Cambodian PM Hun Manet with the Chinese Support.

• About: It is located on Cambodia's Gulf of Thailand coast, near Sihanoukville.
• Proximity to Malacca Strait: Base is close to one of the world’s busiest maritime trade routes.
• Implications for India and Indo-Pacific

o Strategic Encirclement: Ream’s expansion poses a threat to India’s maritime interests, especially in the Indo-Pacific.

o Naval Disruption Risk: Presence of People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) may hinder Indian Navy operations during regional tensions.