The disruption’s in the Strait of Hormuz has spiked global oil prices. India continues to balance ties with the US/Israel and Tehran, diversify imports in the emerging multipolar realignment.
The 2026 BRICS New Delhi summit exposed deep divisions, as Iran-UAE tensions over the Israel-Iran conflict flared. While rapid expansion has increased the group’s geopolitical weight, it has fractured unity—turning a development platform into a fragmented diplomatic arena where India must balance rivalries.
Egypt, China, and India prioritise energy security amid the Strait of Hormuz crisis. Egypt acts as a defensive shield with diplomatic efforts and the SUMED pipeline. China pursues cautious diplomacy and economic alternatives, while India secures routes through strategic partnerships and diplomatic engagement.
बंगाल की खाड़ी में नया शक्ति-संतुलन उभर रहा है। अमेरिका-बांग्लादेश सैन्य एवं व्यापारिक समझौता हिंद-प्रशांत क्षेत्र की भू-राजनीति को नए सिरे से परिभाषित करेगा तथा भारत के लिए अवसरों के साथ-साथ चुनौतियाँ भी उत्पन्न करेगा।
Pakistan-sponsored narco-terrorism along India’s western borders is a serious security concern. Technological advancements, particularly the use of Chinese drones, have enabled the smuggling of drugs along with small arms, posing a persistent challenge that Indian security forces continue to counter effectively.