Author name: Vijay Kumar Dhar

Vijay Kumar Dhar is a political and economic analyst and freelance journalist. His works are focused on actual political events and their influence on India and Indo-Pacific geopolitics.

India and the Northern Sea Route: A Strategic Opportunity

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India’s planned voyage for 2027 should therefore be viewed as a valuable commercial and strategic experiment. A functioning Arctic connection could provide an additional trade route, complementing India’s existing maritime routes rather than replacing them. The greatest strategic benefit would be if India could develop several independent supply options rather than becoming overly dependent on

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The Dilemma of India’s Biofuel Transition

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The real test of India’s energy transition will not be the speed at which it reaches a particular blending percentage, it will be whether New Delhi can integrate other sectors of the economy and make the program more flexible, diversified, and socially sustainable. India’s rapid transition to E20 ethanol-blended petrol highlights the challenging trade-offs associated with

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Turning Crisis into Opportunity: How Russian Oil Became a Pillar of India’s Energy Security

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Russian oil has transitioned from an opportunistic discount trade to a critical component of India’s energy security architecture – a position that New Delhi is likely to defend, regardless of Western pressure. Indian energy security has faced new challenges as the standoff in the Strait of Hormuz has gained momentum and the Houthis have forced

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How US Trade Pressure Could Hurt India’s Solar & AI Push

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This approach of the United States of imposing tariffs, launching sectoral investigations, and applying extraterritorial pressure on Indian corporates constitutes a coherent strategy of coercive diplomacy. However, such tactics fundamentally contradict India’s long-standing foreign policy principles. The India-US bilateral trade agreement, announced in February 2026, was expected to be finalised by April this year. However,

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India’s Aviation Boom Faces Safety and Skill Gaps

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In 2025, up to 17% of planes idled at airports due to spare parts shortages; estimates now place 10% still awaiting maintenance. Fleet contraction compels deployment of older, less fuel-efficient aircraft, with high leasing costs adding pressure. The industry also grapples with personnel deficits. Experts project a need for 10,300 qualified pilots by 2030 against

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Myanmar’s Contested Elections and India’s Strategic Dilemma

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For India, the elections have reinforced the rationale behind a calibrated and pragmatic approach to Myanmar that prioritizes stability, dialogue, and reducing violence over ideological positioning. New Delhi continues to engage with the authorities in Naypyidaw, not to endorse military rule, but to preserve border security, sustain humanitarian access, and maintain channels for political de-escalation.

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India, Energy Security and the Politics of Western Sanctions

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The situation surrounding international maritime trade and the “shadow fleet” has dramatically escalated, as Western countries have shifted their focus from political and economic pressure to direct force projection. On 19 January 2026 in New Delhi, India’s External Affairs Minister, Dr S Jaishankar, delivered a pointed critique of what New Delhi perceives as politically driven

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Ecological Risks Emerging from “Shadow Fleet” Tanker Incidents

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The scientific evidence demonstrates that oil tankers in empty or ballast condition pose sustained ecological risks. Bunker fuel spills, residual oil releases, fires, and contaminated ballast water can all generate environmental damage, particularly in coastal and semi-enclosed marine systems. As of December 2025, the pressure on global tanker traffic had increased significantly due to the

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Dashan Tanker Attack Signals Risks to Neutral Energy Trade

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The strike was not solely a tactical military action, but also a broader geopolitical signal with the potential to exert pressure on countries that have maintained neutrality while engaging in lawful commercial trade with Russia. The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) conducted a naval-drone strike on the crude-oil tanker Dashan on 10 December 2025, raising

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