India's Energy Landscape: Balancing Production and Geopolitics

This chapter examines India's growing energy demands as it navigates development, focusing on its role as both a major consumer and producer of energy. The discussion highlights India's efforts to enhance domestic energy production and diversify oil sources amidst geopolitical tensions, particularly regarding imports from Russia. It also critiques Western perspectives on sovereignty and territorial integrity while emphasizing India's independent foreign policy choices in the global energy landscape.