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The depletion of hydrocarbon resources, due to unprecedented growth in energy demand from developing countries, concerns over the disruption of energy supplies arising from political instability in the Middle East and the emergence of energy ‘nationalism’ in some oil-producing states, has resulted in major and emerging economies shifting their focus to finding alternative energy sources. This study, by the South African Institute for International Affairs, looks at the evolving energy-based relationship between Africa and India and makes some recommendations on how India should embed its policy and energy ties in Africa in a developmental framework.