♤ In this context the need there has been increased engagement with the region with that also needs to be taken further through:

o Closer government-to-government (G2G) relations,

o attention to the vibrant business-to-business (B2B) and

o people-to-people (P2P) relationships.

♤ Further one can see elements of a think west or look west strategy in:

o India is building infrastructure in Iran while also sharing intelligence with Saudi Arabia.

o And while the UAE is cooperating with India on maritime security, Israel is selling arms to New Delhi.

♤ The next logical step may be for India to assume a catalytic role in promoting an inclusive Gulf security arrangement…in concert with principal Asian countries—China, Japan, and Republic of Korea.

♤ Thus the making of a look west or think west is based on the need to harness common objectives and potentials and complementarities and it involves:

o Energy Security

o Investment opportunities

o Security Cooperation

o Connectivity

o Cultural contacts

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