Over the past decade, the energy transition has largely been framed as a technology and capital story—batteries getting cheaper, EV adoption accelerating, hydrogen scaling, and climate capital flowing across borders. But in the last few months, something fundamental has shifted. Geopolitics is back at the center of energy. The escalating conflict involving Iran, the return of a more protectionist and unpredictable United States under President Trump, and the increasingly assertive roles of China and Russia are no longer distant headlines—they are now shaping supply chains, energy prices, and strategic decisions in boardrooms across the world. For CEOs in the energy transition space, this raises urgent questions: Are we entering a new era of energy fragmentation? Will supply chains be redrawn along political lines? And most importantly—how should businesses prepare for a world where geopolitics, not just economics, drives outcomes? To help us unpack this, I’m delighted to welcome Pramit Pal Chaudhary. Pramit is one of India’s most respected voices on geopolitics and global strategy. He has been a foreign policy advisor to the Indian government, a senior fellow at leading global think tanks, and a long-time analyst of how power, policy, and economics intersect. Today, we go beyond headlines—to explore the tectonic shifts shaping the future of energy, and what they mean for India and the world.

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EP 67 | Geopolitics has returned to the centre of the energy conversation. | Pramit Pal CHAUDHURI

MAR 26, 202663 MIN
Energizing India Podcast

EP 67 | Geopolitics has returned to the centre of the energy conversation. | Pramit Pal CHAUDHURI

MAR 26, 202663 MIN

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Over the past decade, the energy transition has largely been framed as a technology and capital story—batteries getting cheaper, EV adoption accelerating, hydrogen scaling, and climate capital flowing across borders. But in the last few months, something fundamental has shifted. Geopolitics is back at the center of energy. The escalating conflict involving Iran, the return of a more protectionist and unpredictable United States under President Trump, and the increasingly assertive roles of China and Russia are no longer distant headlines—they are now shaping supply chains, energy prices, and strategic decisions in boardrooms across the world. For CEOs in the energy transition space, this raises urgent questions: Are we entering a new era of energy fragmentation? Will supply chains be redrawn along political lines? And most importantly—how should businesses prepare for a world where geopolitics, not just economics, drives outcomes? To help us unpack this, I’m delighted to welcome Pramit Pal Chaudhary. Pramit is one of India’s most respected voices on geopolitics and global strategy. He has been a foreign policy advisor to the Indian government, a senior fellow at leading global think tanks, and a long-time analyst of how power, policy, and economics intersect. Today, we go beyond headlines—to explore the tectonic shifts shaping the future of energy, and what they mean for India and the world. (00:00:15) Introduction: The Fundamental Shift: Geopolitics Returns to Energy (00:01:57) Is the World Entering an Era of Permanent Conflict? (00:05:51) Assessing the Escalating Iran-US-Israel Conflict Dynamics (00:11:13) Unpacking Trump's Personal Animus and Iran Strategy (00:17:29) Decades of Missteps: Why US Foreign Policy Fails (00:23:30) China's Strategic Advantage in Energy Independence (00:25:58) Tiptoeing Around Global Energy Infrastructure Attacks (00:29:49) India's LPG Crisis and Long-Term Energy Security (00:35:30) India's Regional Energy Role and LPG Supply Challenges (00:40:01) Modi's Israel Visit and Rules of Naval Warfare (00:47:37) How China and Russia Benefit from Global Instability (00:52:49) Lessons from Conflict for Taiwan Strait Scenarios (00:54:49) Preparing for Geopolitical Risks: Advice for Energy CEOs (01:01:52) Energizing India Podcast: Episode Conclusion and Credits