India fast losing energy

In its quest for energy, New Delhi is in danger of falling between two stools in its dealings with the US and Iran. Ratification of the India-US nuclear deal over civilian nuclear energy cooperation has hit major roadblocks in Congress, with sharp differences emerging over various definitions of the deal.

Tehran, on the other hand, has announced that it wants to renegotiate a $22 billion gas deal signed last year. Although Tehran says that this move has no connection with India siding against Iran over its nuclear program, few in Delhi believe that there is no connection, and they are concerned that Tehran’s irritation with India will manifest itself in future interactions.

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