The New Battle for Energy

October 28, 2025336 Views

By Sanjeev Oak The global fuel market is once again in turmoil — and the United States’ latest sanctions

The geopolitics of oil: sanctions, outrage and India’s hard choice

October 23, 2025439 Views

U.S. sanctions on Russia’s oil majors have rattled global markets and drawn Moscow’s wrath, calling it an “act of war.” Beyond the rhetoric, the crisis reveals a harsh truth — energy is no longer mere commerce but a weapon of power, challenging India’s strategic balance.

India’s Oil Dilemma: Between Washington and Moscow

August 20, 2025483 Views

India’s decision to resume large-scale Russian oil imports underscores a stark reality: energy security trumps geopolitical pressure. With Russian crude meeting nearly 35% of India’s needs, the move signals an economic necessity and a national interest priority over U.S. warnings.

The Road to Sovereignty Through Self-Reliance

August 19, 2025509 Views

Defying American pressure, India has raised its Russian oil imports to nearly two million barrels per day, even as global rating agency S&P Global upgraded India’s credit rating for the first time in 18 years. Both developments underscore New Delhi’s chosen path—self-reliance as the bedrock of sovereignty.

India, Russia, and the West’s Double Standards

August 19, 2025434 Views

Washington’s criticism of India’s Russian oil and arms imports reeks of double standards. While the U.S. quietly buys Russian goods to shield its economy, India’s purchases not only stabilize global energy markets but also save billions through rupee-based trade.