"India's concerns are immediate and direct; safety and security of the Indian diaspora" Foreign Affairs Expert Robinder Sachdev on escalations in Middle East

India's immediate concerns in the Middle East include the safety of the Indian diaspora and potential economic impacts like rising crude oil prices. Medium-term issues involve delays in key projects like the India-Middle East-European corridor and Chabahar Port. Pakistan's possible involvement in regional conflicts also poses security challenges for India.