Bangladesh, July 1 -- The conflicts that have engulfed the Middle East over the past two and a half years have transformed the region into far more than a battlefield. They have become a stark reminder that modern wars are no longer confined to military fronts. Today, energy infrastructure, maritime trade routes, digital networks and global supply chains have emerged as strategic targets whose disruption reverberates far beyond the region. The consequences have been felt across international markets, affecting energy security, food production, manufacturing and technological development on a global scale.

For India, these developments carry profound implications. As one of the worlds fastest-growing economies and a major consumer of Gulf...