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Background
Overview
Understanding the intricate web of alliances, rivalries, and conflicts in West Asia is crucial for comprehending global energy security, international relations, and India's foreign policy challenges, given its energy dependence and significant diaspora in the region.
West Asia (often referred to as the Middle East) is a region of immense geopolitical significance due to its vast energy resources, strategic waterways, and complex historical, religious, and political dynamics, often leading to regional rivalries, proxy conflicts, and international interventions.