TEN CRITICAL QUESTIONS ON CURRENT GEOPLOITICAL AND NATIONAL ISSUES -2
1. Why has the Strait of Hormuz become central to India’s foreign policy calculations in the present West Asia crisis?
Answer: The Strait of Hormuz is central to India because it connects geopolitics with everyday economic security. India is heavily dependent on imported energy, and any disruption in this maritime chokepoint can affect oil prices, fertilizer availability, shipping costs, and food inflation. India’s current approach appears calibrated: it is not seeking direct intervention, but is positioning itself as a responsible stakeholder concerned with supply-chain stability and the concerns of the Global South. This reflects mature diplomacy—p
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