Sam6536
Registered Member
India historically had been the proponent of the third world i.e. non aligned movement. While NAM is dead we still are neutral to a degree between the poles of the world.In one sense Iranian foreign policy has been a bit like India, which has also sought to remain non-aligned and maintain a sense of strategic autonomy from all parties. But India is both a far larger country and has a more measured foreign policy outlook, whereas Iran at best can be described as a middle-power with an extremely ambitious foreign policy.
This current war may change the calculus of Iranian leaders who will feel that if they make it out of this situation they will need to tilt decisively in one direction rather than standing alone and leaving themselves exposed without powerful friends invested in its wellbeing.
Yes the size, initial policies including getting nukes quickly and building a large defence+economy obviously helped.
Yes, if current Iran regime survives i see a pivot towards Pakistan-China camp only they can help Iran militarily. I think Iran will still be neutral to India and have trade but dunno if strategic Chabahar and similar projects will go forward.
Interesting times ahead. I'm curious to see what direction the geopolitics will go in.
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