India should rethink push to join International Energy Agency

Divergence in priorities will leave country marginalized in rich-nation club

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IEA Executive Director Fatih Birol used to work for OPEC but has been vociferous in demanding a complete halt to new oil and gas investment across the globe. (Ritzau Scanpix via Reuters) 

Vandana Hari is founder of Vanda Insights, a Singapore-based global energy market intelligence provider.

India's application to become a full member of the International Energy Agency is confounding, to say the least, and best withdrawn to allow for more careful consideration.

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