How does rising USA-Iran tensions impact India in various ways? What India should do to handle the outcomes? Explain (200 Words)
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KEY POINTS
Rising US-Iran tensions could have disruptive consequences for India.
Economic tensions
· USA could easily launch missile attacks on oil tankers in the Straits of Hormuz through which almost a fifth of the world’s oil supplies flow.
· Oil supply for India dwindles, and rise in inflation in Indian economy.
· There’s deep uncertainty around the future of Chabahar port being developed with the Iranians that would give India a new route into Afghanistan and Central Asia.
Military tensions
· Tehran for not downing a US military plane with dozens of personnel aboard.
· US sought to bring troops from conflicts in Afghanistan and Iraq, and is apparently uneasy about opening a new theatre of conflict and the prospect of retaliation against US targets across the troubled region.
· The Iranian armed forces are said to have built up a formidable arsenal of missiles that could be used to attack shipping from long distances.
· This can affect exports from India to Iran and also affects soft power matrix, especially in making a neutral stance in global geo politics.
Impact on India’s Foreign policy
· Look West policy of India will be in danger as tensions are escalating, withdrawal of US from P5+1 agreement.
· The Iranians have warned its stock of uranium is about to exceed limits set by the 2015 nuclear deal.
India’s role to minimize the crisis
· Diplomatic negotiations with Iran and USA at executive and non-executive levels without interfering in their political matters.
· Getting help from big powers like Russia to intervene and resolve the crisis.
· Effective usage of India’s soft power matrix.
· Appointing specialized, experienced and dedicated diplomats to handle the situation.
Sheeba 5 years
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Good answer. Keep Writing.
Shivang Sharma 5 years
Review please. Thanks.
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Relations with US and Iran not needed; try to elaborate on economic tensions, military tensions, impact on India's foreign policy etc. Keep Writing.
Anisha Sahu 5 years
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Good attempt. Keep Writing.
Nandadeep 5 years
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Try to include about diplomatic engagements, India's soft power etc. Keep Writing.
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