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Background
Overview
UPSC frequently examines India's foreign policy objectives, its role in regional stability, and the implications of geopolitical events on India's strategic and economic interests, especially concerning energy security, maritime trade routes, and the Indian diaspora.
India's foreign policy in West Asia is characterized by a multi-faceted approach, balancing strategic interests, energy security, and diaspora concerns, while advocating for regional stability and freedom of navigation in critical maritime choke points like the Strait of Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb.