The Cost of India’s Calibrated Neutrality in the Iran War

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India maintained a calibrated neutrality in the Iran war initiated by the US and Israel, avoiding condemnation of either side. This stance has complex geopolitical costs, reflecting India’s civilizational ties with Iran and strategic interests in the region.

Introduction When the United States (US) and Israel launched their war against Iran on 28 February 2026, most regional and extra-regional powers were forced to declare, by word or by deed, where they stood. India chose a third path. It neither condemned the attack on a country with which it claimed a civilizational friendship nor endorsed the campaign waged by … Read more The post The Cost of India’s Calibrated Neutrality in the Iran War appeared first on Small Wars Journal by Arizona State University.