Abstract
The Eastern Mediterranean Region has been the geographical link between the three continents of Asia, Europe and Africa. It also has seen the birth and rise of the Abrahamic religions and numerous ethnicities. Since times immemorial, the Ethnic Religious and Political lines have created conflicts in the region, some continuing even today. To add to the chaos super power proxy struggles have made the region unstable. For India to rise, there has to be massive volumes of trade with the Middle East, Europe and Africa, most of this trade will pass through the Eastern Mediterranean. This article brings out the contemporary conflicts that are challenges to the India- Middle East Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) and how these challenges could be turned into opportunities for steering India’s ascent towards geopolitical leadership.
Keywords: Eastern Mediterranean, IMEC, Energy Security, IDRI, UNCLOS
