Competition

Amid the Iran-US clash disrupting the Strait of Hormuz and global oil supplies, India has deepened energy ties with Russia. This pragmatic shift highlights New Delhi’s strategic autonomy, balancing energy security with Western partnerships in a fractured geopolitical landscape.

Myanmar has become a key geopolitical battleground in the India–China rivalry. China seeks strategic access to the Indian Ocean, while India views Myanmar as vital to its Act East Policy. Through connectivity projects and infrastructure investments, both powers are competing for long-term influence in the Indo-Pacific region.