Phase IFoundation
Background
Overview
This concept is crucial for understanding India's energy security, economic stability, diaspora welfare, and its role as a rising global power navigating a volatile and strategically important region.
India's foreign policy in West Asia is a complex balancing act driven by energy security, economic interests (trade, remittances), and strategic considerations. It involves navigating historical ties with countries like Iran, deepening partnerships with Israel and Arab Gulf states, and responding to regional geopolitical shifts while upholding its strategic autonomy.