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Recalibrating India’s Gulf Strategy: Oman, Maritime Security, and the Future of U.S. Burden-Sharing 
Executive Summary:   The Iran war has exposed a critical vulnerability in India’s Gulf strategy. By prioritizing economic interests over maritime security, India remains without the defense capabilities needed to protect those interests in a region undergoing significant realignment. Oman, ...

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