Gas pipelines constitute an important, yet unexplored, aspect of strategic geography. As one of the fastest growing economies in the world, India s need for energy is paramount. Though surrounded by gas-rich regions Myanmar and Bangladesh to the east, the Gulf to the west and Central Asia to the north India does not have a single gas pipeline coming in, going out or traversing through its territory to date.

This book highlights the global competition over gas pipelines and its implications for India s energy security in a comprehensive manner. The author leads us through a...