Geopolitics

PM Modi’s brief Abu Dhabi visit underscores India’s deepening strategic ties with the UAE amid Hormuz tensions. Beyond booming trade and oil pacts, it signals growing security cooperation, maritime awareness, and multi-alignment to shield India’s energy lifelines in a volatile Gulf.

One year after Operation Sindoor, India's precise military strikes on Pakistan-based terror camps, marked a significant shift in India's defence strategy. The event marked a shift to proactive defence, and stronger deterrence against cross-border terrorism while maintaining controlled escalation.

On the first anniversary of Operation Sindoor, China acknowledged its assistance to Pakistan against India. Amid rising conflicts and a mischievous neighbourhood, India should not hold back and relax. New Delhi should prepare both militarily and diplomatically for the unseen conflict.

The Indo-Pacific is an emerging region in energy geopolitics where India and China remain key players. China has leverage in the form of BRI and renewables, while India has developed close alliances and maritime links to counter the growing Chinese web in the region.

Moving from SAGAR to MAHASAGAR, the 2026 Maritime Security Strategy underpins New Delhi’s maritime superiority. The naval advancement, blue water economy, port led-modernisation and enhanced regional and global maritime cooperation – showcases a confident path towards the goal of Viksit Bharat 2047.