Arvind Gupta’s Article on MEA’s Role in Energy Security Published in New Indian Express

Director General, IDSA, Dr Arvind Gupta’s article titled ‘MEA role in energy security’ was published in the New Indian Express on August 2, 2012.

Excerpt

Energy is a strategic resource. It underpins India’s prosperity and security. Energy security implies securing uninterrupted energy supplies at affordable prices and in an equitable manner for economic growth and household consumption. A substantial part of India’s energy needs are met from the import of crude oil, liquefied natural gas and uranium. These supplies are sensitive to geopolitical developments on which India may have no control. Having a proactive and nuanced foreign policy becomes key to addressing energy security concerns.

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