India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC): Potential and Challenges for India and Middle-East

Abstract: This paper analyses the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) and underlines different perspectives and strategic dimensions. The role of IMEC in economic, political, strategic and energy security. It leads to the integration of economies, regional security and prosperity. This pact focuses on togetherness, having the same geostrategic goals, and countering China’s Belt Road Initiative (BRI). It emphasised maritime security, India as an integral part of the world, and that it also acts as a transit route for Southeast Asian countries. It enhances regional connectivity, transportation infrastructure, and logistical efficiencies, crucial milestones in shifting global order. It develops diplomatic collaboration, secures regional supply chains, and promotes sustainable development. IMEC also promotes cultural ties and people-to-people interactions, fostering mutual understanding across diverse regions. As IMEC promotes infrastructure development, it may spur innovation in logistics, digital connectivity, and innovative technologies that redefine how goods and services flow globally.