Recalibrating Indian strategic posture: navigating the geopolitical shifts in West Asia post Arab spring
Author(s): Mujataba Ahmad Mir
Abstract: This paper examines India's evolving strategic posture in West Asia and North Africa (WANA) in the aftermath of the Arab Spring uprisings of 2011. Drawing on the significant geopolitical realignments that have emerged in the region, this research analyzes how India has recalibrated its approach to navigate complex regional dynamics while advancing its core national interests. Through a comprehensive assessment of India's diplomatic, economic, and security engagements with key regional powers, the paper highlights India's pragmatic multi-alignment strategy that has enabled it to maintain constructive relationships across competing regional blocs. The research further explores emerging multilateral frameworks involving India in the region and evaluates the implications of India's approach for the evolving global order. The paper argues that India's balanced engagement with WANA represents a successful adaptation to post-Arab spring realities and positions India as an increasingly significant player in shaping the region's future trajectory.
Mujataba Ahmad Mir. Recalibrating Indian strategic posture: navigating the geopolitical shifts in West Asia post Arab spring. Int J Political Sci Governance 2025;7(12):01-08. DOI: 10.33545/26646021.2025.v7.i12a.765
