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The Bab el-Mandeb is a strategic strait connecting the Red Sea to the Gulf of Aden. Located between Yemen, Djibouti, and Eritrea, it is a vital 30km-wide "chokepoint" for global energy and trade moving toward the Suez Canal.
Click to View MoreOperation Urja Suraksha is the Indian Navy’s 2026 strategic response to the Iran-Israel conflict. By escorting merchant tankers through the Strait of Hormuz blockade, the Navy ensures uninterrupted energy imports and protects India’s national maritime and economic security.
Click to View MoreRoDTEP refunds embedded central, state, and local duties (like electricity and fuel taxes) not covered by other schemes. It offers transferable electronic scrips to pay basic customs duty, enhancing global price competitiveness.
Click to View MoreU.S. airstrikes on Kharg Island and the Hormuz closure have spiked oil past $100, threatening India’s macro-stability. India must expand strategic reserves, diversify suppliers, and accelerate green energy to ensure long-term economic and energy resilience.
Click to View MoreUNCLOS establishes "laws of the sea," defining territorial boundaries and resource rights. SOLAS sets essential safety standards for ship construction, equipment, and operation. MARPOL focuses on environmental protection, strictly regulating pollution from oil, chemicals, and sewage.
Click to View MoreGeopolitical tensions in West Asia threaten the Indian economy by disrupting imports of key industrial raw materials like limestone, gypsum, sulphur, and copper. This risks supply chain shocks, inflation, and project delays, prompting India to enhance maritime security, diversify imports, and strengthen domestic resilience.
Click to View MoreA US–Iran naval clash in the Indian Ocean threatens India’s energy security by disrupting Hormuz oil routes, causing inflation and supply shocks. It would strain the Navy and test strategic autonomy. India must boost naval capability, regional partnerships, and proactive diplomacy to protect interests.
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