The protection of neutral shipping during maritime conflicts relies on UNCLOS and the San Remo Manual. Recent attacks in critical chokepoints like the Strait of Hormuz highlight gaps in global governance, threatening India’s energy security, seafarers, and international trade routes.
Click to View MoreExercise Cyclone-IV (2026) in Anshas, Egypt, marks the fourth joint special forces drill between India and Egypt. Focusing on counter-terrorism and desert warfare, the exercise enhances interoperability and strengthens the Strategic Partnership.
Click to View MoreThe 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 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 MoreExpanding Middle East conflict threatens global energy and supply chains. For India, remittance shocks and inflation are critical risks. To ensure resilience, India must strengthen Strategic Petroleum Reserves, protect its diaspora, and expedite the IMEC corridor to bypass volatile routes.
Click to View MoreThe Israel–Hamas conflict shows how local wars create global shocks—disrupting trade routes, energy flows, and supply chains. For India, stability in West Asia is vital for economic security and strategic balance. In today’s world, diplomacy protects not just borders but also commerce, energy, and national resilience.
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