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EPISODE · Aug 20, 2026 · 1H 16M

INDIA’S IRAN DILEMMA: Pakistan, Saudi Arabia & the New Strategic Order

from The Focus · host Auscast Network

India has spent decades pursuing strategic autonomy. But what happens when the world around it begins choosing sides? In this episode of The Focus Podcast, Dr John Bruni is joined by LTGEN (Ret.) Ravi Shankar to examine India's increasingly complex strategic position as instability surrounding Iran reshapes the Middle East and reaches deep into South Asia. At the centre of the discussion is a larger question: Can India preserve strategic autonomy as the international system becomes increasingly organised around competing security relationships and centres of power? Show Notes LTGEN (Ret.) Ravi Shankar brings a distinctly Indian military and strategic perspective to a rapidly changing geopolitical landscape. LTGEN (Ret.) Ravi Shankar is a former Director General of Artillery in the Indian Army and a leading commentator on Indian defence, military strategy and regional security. He writes and speaks extensively on India’s strategic challenges, military modernisation, China, Pakistan and the changing character of warfare. 🔗 Contact Shankar, The Gunners Shot YouTube Channel:    / @gunnersshot    Website: https://gunnersshot.com/ LinkedIn:   / palepu-ravi-shankar-08480214See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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