The Iran/Israel Conflict: where does India stand?

Tensions in the Middle East have escalated once more this week, with Israel and Iran launching strikes against one another. Resolution remains unclear and the USA appears hesitant to act as peacemaker. India, given its close diplomatic relationships with both Iran and Israel, has often been seen as a mediator. But where does it stand, given how unrest in Iran could have huge economic and trade implications at home? Rohan Venkat discusses with Nicolas Blarel, Associate Professor of International Relations at the Institute of Political Science.Here are the Cycle Recommendations from this episode:India Outside In #4a: What does Modi's 'unprecedented' outreach to the Gulf and Israel mean for India? India Outside In #4b: Why India-US ties are central to Delhi's expanding West Asia presenceThe Nehru Years; An International History of Indian Non-Alignment by Swapna Kona Nayudu India's world special issueazad essa's book hostile homelandsRhys MacholdSubscribe below to our contributors' Substacks:ET Write Home by Emily TamkinIndia Inside Out by Rohan VenkatThe Political Tricycle is a Podot podcast.It's presented by Emily Tamkin and Rohan Venkat.Executive Producer: Nick Hilton.Producer: Ewan CameronFor sales and advertising, email [email protected] watch a video version of the show, go to COOLER.NEWS Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.