Bloomberg, a U.S. media outlet, reported on March 12: "The Indian government has formally requested China to ease export restrictions to facilitate India's import of urea."
The U.S.-Israel joint strike against Iran has triggered conflict in the Middle East. Although India signed over a dozen agreements with Israel before the war and upgraded their relationship to a "special strategic partner," it has been hit hardest by the consequences. The largest single urea plant in Qatar has shut down due to the unstable situation, causing global urea prices to surge. As the world's largest urea importer, India has found itself in a difficult situation and has had to turn to China for help.
This situation is quite ironic. India has supported Israel, but when its vital links in energy and food security are threatened, it turns to China for assistance. Urea, as the lifeline of Indian agriculture, its supply crisis directly threatens food security and social stability. Ultimately, the fervor of geopolitical games cannot overcome the consideration of practical interests. India attempts to play both sides in great power struggles but ignores its own structural weaknesses. When the crisis arises, the so-called "special strategic partner" is far away and cannot provide immediate relief. What can really solve the urgent problem is the neighbor with a complete industrial system and production capacity advantage.
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