West Asian Turmoil Geopolitics, Energy Security and India’s Strategic Stakes

The intensifying confrontation between Iran, Israel, and the United States has pushed West Asia into a volatile phase of direct and proxy warfare, raising fears of a wider regional conflict. Attacks on critical energy infrastructure and disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz, through which nearly one-fifth of global oil passes, have triggered sharp spikes in crude prices, shipping costs, and global market uncertainty. This turmoil is not merely geopolitical but deeply tied to energy security and supply chain stability. For India, with high import dependence and strong regional linkages, the crisis poses serious challenges to economic stability, energy access, and ....