Middle East Geopolitics

Why it matters

• Impacts global energy markets and supply chain stability due to the concentration of hydrocarbon reserves.
• Influences international security through regional power rivalries and the management of maritime trade routes.
• Shapes diplomatic alignments and the strategic interests of major global powers in the region.

How it is asked

Focus on the geopolitical implications of regional conflicts for global energy security, the strategic importance of maritime chokepoints like the Strait of Hormuz, and India's 'Look West' policy in the context of diaspora welfare and trade.