New Delhi, May 14 -- The visit of the Iranian Foreign Minister to New Delhi for a meeting of BRICS foreign minsters hosted by India has sharply highlighted the intricate geopolitical balancing act the country currently faces.

In a recent interview to ANI, former diplomat KP Fabian outlined how India must assert its strategic autonomy across intersecting global flashpoints, including maritime security and energy partnerships.

Fabian emphasized that maintaining high-level dialogue with Tehran is essential to protecting vital Indian geo-economic assets, specifically the $610 million investment in the Chabahar port. He noted that this diplomacy coincides with a severe breakdown in West Asian maritime security stemming from the US-Iran confl...