In the wake of increasing regional militarisation in West Asia, assess the challenges to India’s energy security and diaspora safety.
Kartavya Desk Staff
Topic: Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, Indian diaspora.
Topic: Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, Indian diaspora.
Q4. In the wake of increasing regional militarisation in West Asia, assess the challenges to India’s energy security and diaspora safety. (10 M)
Difficulty Level: Medium
Reference: NIE
Why the question The recent missile strike near Ben Gurion Airport and broader West Asian escalation have raised concerns over India’s dependence on the region for energy and the safety of over 9 million Indian citizens residing there. Key Demand of the question The question requires an assessment of how increased militarisation in West Asia threatens India’s energy security and the safety of its diaspora, with specific challenges identified under each. Structure of the Answer: Introduction Mention West Asia’s strategic relevance for India in terms of oil supply and migrant population, and how recent events have made it volatile. Body Highlight disruptions to maritime oil supply routes, volatility in oil prices, and investment delays under energy security. Under diaspora safety, mention conflict exposure, evacuation challenges, social tensions, and economic vulnerability. Way Forward- Write what measures can be taken to tackle the situation effectively. Conclusion Suggest a forward-looking stance involving strategic diversification, civil-military preparedness, and institutional support mechanisms.
Why the question The recent missile strike near Ben Gurion Airport and broader West Asian escalation have raised concerns over India’s dependence on the region for energy and the safety of over 9 million Indian citizens residing there.
Key Demand of the question The question requires an assessment of how increased militarisation in West Asia threatens India’s energy security and the safety of its diaspora, with specific challenges identified under each.
Structure of the Answer:
Introduction Mention West Asia’s strategic relevance for India in terms of oil supply and migrant population, and how recent events have made it volatile.
• Highlight disruptions to maritime oil supply routes, volatility in oil prices, and investment delays under energy security.
• Under diaspora safety, mention conflict exposure, evacuation challenges, social tensions, and economic vulnerability.
• Way Forward- Write what measures can be taken to tackle the situation effectively.
Conclusion Suggest a forward-looking stance involving strategic diversification, civil-military preparedness, and institutional support mechanisms.