India's energy security faces pressure from US coercive geopolitics

…legislation needs to be viewed against the backdrop of a changing global economic and geopolitical order, particularly as countries such as India continue to maintain energy ties with Russia despite Western sanctions. “ The timing and context are important. Just a few days ago, on 12-13 September, India chaired the BRICS Summit and was successful in building consensus amid speculation over differences among member countries such as Iran and the UAE, as well as issues concerning supply chains and energy security ,” Yadav said. The US legislation comes at a time when India is seeking to strengthen its role within BRICS while simultaneously maintaining a significant economic and strategic relationship with Washington. India is a…