South Asia
LNG Shocks Are Exposing South Asia’s Energy Vulnerability
Disruptions to Qatari LNG exports have sent energy costs soaring across South Asia, straining industries dependent on imported gas. While India has cushioned the shock through diversified sourcing, Bangladesh’s reliance on Qatar has left its economy increasingly exposed to the volatility of global energy markets.
India’s Response to the War in Gaza
The Indian government is showcasing a diplomatic leaning towards Israel, considering the strong ties between the two countries and the strategic partnerships between them. A key factor is also the close friendship that the two prime ministers share. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi refrained from taking an absolute neutral position in the Israel-Palestine conflict, unlike his predecessors.