CONTENTS: Vice Admiral Kewal Krishan Nayyar-A Brief Biography, Foreword, 1. Introduction, 2. The Andaman and Nicobar Islands-Background, Geographical Context and Historical Perspectives, 3. Geostrategic Significance of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, 4. External Environment Scan and Extra-Regional Powers in the Indian Ocean Region, 5. The Andaman and Nicobar Islands-Threat Perception and Security Dimensions, 6. India's Evolving Maritime Strategy and the Andaman and Nicobar Command, 7. The Andaman and Nicobar Islands-SWOT Analysis and Probable Scenarios, 8. Strategic Options and Policy Recommendations for Maritime Security and Economic Development, 9. Conclusion, Annexure'A'-Extract-EOI for development, operation and maintenance of International Container Transshipment Port at Great Nicobar, India, Endnotes.