India Foresees Collective Security in the Middle East
M. K. Bhadrakumar, Asia Times | June 23, 2008
Coercive diplomacy is America's only remaining option as its influence declines in the Middle East. ++ Especially in the case of an Obama presidency, this "changed constellation" in the region calls for India to readjust its strategy. ++ India needs to balance Israel and Syria, and constructively engage Iran. ++ Like China, India should acknowledge the region's importance for its own energy security by trading and investing, but unlike China, India can capitalize on the Islamic element to add a political dimension to its policy.
