Though the changing paradigm towards dialogue and diplomacy in West Asia augurs well for India's interests in this otherwise restive region, presence of minimal actors may reverse the gains. Explain.

West Asia is a region consisting of Arab countries rich in mineral resources. They also form an important part of global supply chain due to mediterranean sea and suez canal. India is a major beneficiary and importer of oil and gas from West asian countries like Iraq, UAE and Iran. India's energy security is heavily dependent on the availability of oil and gas from West Asia. So it is imperative that for India that the otherwise restive region played with frivolous and sectionery conflicts remains peaceful. In recent years, there have been a relative peace in West Asia due to tallying tejwani