India’s Strategic, Economic, and Security Interests in West Asia: Balancing Pragmatism Amid Geopolitical Complexity Abstract West Asia (Middle East) is a critical pillar of India’s foreign policy matrix, given the region’s significance in energy supply, trade, diaspora presence, and security cooperation. Home to rival power blocs—Iran, Israel, and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)—and beset by … Continue reading Examine India’s strategic, economic, and security interests in West Asia, focusing on energy security, trade relations, diaspora engagement, and counter-terrorism cooperation. Analyze how India navigates complex regional dynamics, including ties with rival states such as Iran, Israel, and Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) members, while maintaining a balanced and pragmatic foreign policy. Evaluate the implications of regional instability and great-power rivalries on India’s West Asia strategy.