India''s interests in the South China Sea
The article deals with the events that take place in the South China Sea, its growing militarization and the clash of geopolitical interests of regional and extra-regional forces which determine the future of not only the Asia-Pacific region, but have a direct impact on the number of adjacent regions, such as South Asia. In this context, the authors examine the background of the conflict over the South China Sea, analyze Indian interests in the disputed waters. The article also examines the relation of Chinese "India's encirclement" policy in the Indian Ocean with the actions in the South China Sea, which are considered as a threat to the energy security of the country. The authors take a look on trends in relations' development between New Delhi and Beijing and Washington considering the escalating conflict. The article outlines the risks that may arise for the Russian - Asia-Pacific relations' development in energy sector in the context of the aggravation of the situation around the considered area.