India is negotiating a challenging diplomatic environment amid rising tensions between Israel and Iran, juggling its strategic interests with both countries while upholding a policy of strategic autonomy. Defense cooperation, energy security, regional stability, and safeguarding its economic and expatriate interests in West Asia are India’s top national concerns, which influence its strategy.
Over the past few decades, India and Israel’s connection has grown considerably, especially in the area of defense. Israel is currently one of India’s leading providers of cutting-edge military equipment, such as radar systems, drones, and missile defense platforms like the Barak-8.
India is negotiating a challenging diplomatic environment amid rising tensions between Israel and Iran, juggling its strategic interests with both countries while upholding a policy of strategic autonomy. Defense cooperation, energy security, regional stability, and safeguarding its economic and expatriate interests in West Asia are India’s top national concerns, which influence its strategy.
Over the past few decades, India and Israel’s connection has grown considerably, especially in the area of defense. Israel is currently one of India’s leading providers of cutting-edge military equipment, such as radar systems, drones, and missile defense platforms like the Barak-8.
For India, the ongoing Israel-Iran crisis poses a serious foreign policy obstacle. With External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar speaking directly with counterparts in both nations to express global concerns and push for a return to discussion, New Delhi has repeatedly urged moderation and diplomatic engagement. India’s neutral posture is reflected in its official pronouncements, which highlight its friendly and close ties with both countries as well as its willingness to assist de-escalation measures.
The concept of strategic autonomy, which enables India to pursue balanced relations with other countries without being caught up in regional wars or foreign alignments, serves as the foundation for its larger strategy.
For India, the ongoing Israel-Iran crisis poses a serious foreign policy obstacle. With External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar speaking directly with counterparts in both nations to express global concerns and push for a return to discussion, New Delhi has repeatedly urged moderation and diplomatic engagement. India’s neutral posture is reflected in its official pronouncements, which highlight its friendly and close ties with both countries as well as its willingness to assist de-escalation measures.
The concept of strategic autonomy, which enables India to pursue balanced relations with other countries without being caught up in regional wars or foreign alignments, serves as the foundation for its larger strategy.
