Karczewski, Maciej2014-04-022014-04-022012Refleksje, nr 5, wiosna-lato 2012, s. 25-462081-8270http://hdl.handle.net/10593/10385The Indian Ocean constitutes an area which is rich in resources and vital to shipping. In this region there are some strategic sealines that enable communication of China and India with this resourceful area. Due to the fact that the Indian Ocean region is rich in oil, China and India seek dominance in this part of the world. The article expla- ins and describes the dynamic of greatpower rivalry in various aspects. It also analyzes the role of the Unites States as stabilizing power in the new political and economic environment in Asia.Ocean IndyjskiChinyUSAIndieWielka GraRopaArtykuł