West Asia — Mains Questions

Analyze India's 'de-hyphenation' policy in West Asia. How has this approach enabled India to maintain strategic partnerships with rival regional powers while advancing its national interests?

Examine the role of energy security in shaping India's West Asia policy. How has the energy transition toward renewables affected India's strategic calculations in the region?

Critically evaluate the significance of the I2U2 partnership for India's West Asia strategy and its broader implications for India's role in global governance.