Mentor’s comment- https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/india-gulf-nations-relations-trade-crude-oil-jaishankar-visit-7062948/ In the intro, mention the significance of the region in terms of energy needs and as a source of labour export. In the body, discuss the issues with India’s narrow approach towards the region in terms of energy needs and destination for the labour. In the next part, discuss the various possibilities … Continue reading As India seeks to recalibrate its ties with the Gulf, the real challenge is to discard outdated perceptions of the Gulf and seize the new strategic possibilities with the region. In light of this, examine the new strategic possibilities the region offers. 10 marks