Iran-Israel War: What lesson should India take from America, Iran and Israel war?

The increasing tension and possible war situation in the Middle East has again shaken the strategic thinking of the world. on one side iran On the other hand, there are technically very powerful armies like Israel and America, whose military strategy is based on unlimited war and missile networks. Today is the sixth day of war between the two groups. If there is a major military conflict between these powers, its impact will not only be limited to the Middle East, but will also affect global politics, economy and security. In such a situation, the question becomes important as to what strategic and economic lesson India should take from this entire incident.

1. Increasing importance of long war strategy

Modern warfare is no longer limited to traditional tanks, aircraft and large military bases. Iran has based its military strategy on small networks, mobile missile systems and hidden bases. This makes it clear that in future wars, “asymmetric war” i.e. such a strategy in which even the weak side can challenge the strong enemy for a long time, is becoming very important. India will also have to pay attention to such a flexible and multi-layered structure in its military strategy.

2. Investment in missile and drone technology is necessary

Despite limited resources, Iran has invested heavily in missile and drone technology. These weapons have changed the nature of war because huge losses can be caused even at low cost. India is already strong in missile technology, but considering the future challenges, investment on indigenous drones, anti-drone systems and long-range precision missiles will have to be increased.

3. Importance of energy security

The Middle East is the region with the largest oil reserves in the world and India imports a major part of its energy needs from this region. If there is a war between America, Iran and Israel, there can be a huge jump in oil prices. This will have a direct impact on the Indian economy. Therefore, India needs to diversify energy sources, increase strategic oil reserves and work rapidly on alternative energy.

4. Policy of maintaining diplomatic balance

India’s foreign policy has long been based on “strategic balance”. India has good relations with Iran, Israel and America. In such a situation, during any major conflict, India will have to take diplomatic steps very carefully so that its interests are not affected. This situation shows how important a balanced foreign policy is in a multipolar world.

5. Dangers of cyber and information warfare

Today’s wars are not only fought on the field, but major battles also take place in the cyber space and information fields. Iran, Israel and America are considered strong in cyber capabilities. Cyber ​​attacks can affect electricity, banking, communications and defense systems. Therefore, India will have to make cyber security and protection of digital infrastructure a national security priority.

6. Need for defense self-reliance

During any major war, the supply of weapons and technology may be affected. Therefore “self-reliant defense production” is very important for India. Developing indigenous weapons, missile systems, drones and defense technology is important not only from economic point of view but also from strategic point of view. With this, the army can be saved from external dependence in case of emergency.

7. Maritime security and protection of trade routes

The vital sea route located near the Middle East, especially the Strait of Hormuz, is vital for global oil supplies. If war breaks out in this region, maritime trade and energy supplies may be affected. It is important for India to increase the strength of its navy and ensure the security of sea routes.

The potential conflict between America, Iran and Israel is not just a regional issue but a global strategic challenge. This makes it clear that modern wars have become multidimensional, where along with military power, technology, cyber capability, diplomacy and economic strength also have equal importance. The biggest lesson for India is that in the changing global environment, it will have to continuously strengthen its military preparedness, energy security, diplomatic balance and technological capability. Only then will it be able to protect its national interests in case of any future global crisis.

“from Iran Challenge to superpower is shocking” – Yogendra Narayan

In response to the question what should our government learn from the Iran-Israel war, the country’s former Defense Secretary Yogendra Narayan says that the biggest lesson to be learned is that the government should try to strengthen India as much as possible. Not just in the matter of defense equipment, but in every matter. There is a need for the country to become self-reliant in every field including economic development, business, new discoveries, technology, AI, space science. This self-reliance should be local and not immediate.

While encouraging the Iranian government and its army, he said, ‘Iran is fighting the war with courage. He knows that Israel and America also have the same number of missiles. Iran has created its own identity by giving a befitting reply to the super powers at the level of missiles and drones. Winning or losing is a different matter, but Iran has shown the ability to fight a superpower. The Government of India should achieve self-reliance in the defense sector. Take help of DRDO in this.

“India should emphasize on cheap weapons” – Alune

Foreign affairs expert Brahdeep Alune says that in the current situation India is in on the global stage, it needs to keep its foreign policy balanced. This is because if the Iran-Israel war continues for a long time, not only the cost of petroleum products and gas, but also the cost of air travel will increase. You will have to go via Russia instead of Dubai. If we talk about European countries only, then currently you go to that country via Singapore or Dubai. In case of war, you cannot go through Dubai. Even if you import oil from somewhere else, your ship will have to travel a long distance to come forward. America will feel bad if you import oil from Russia.

That is, to prevent the country’s economic development from being affected, it is necessary to have a balanced foreign policy. In this matter the government needs to follow the policy of checks and balances. If we stay with Israel, then at least we will have to maintain this situation so that Iran and other Middle East countries do not feel that they are being completely ignored. In such a situation, neutral policy is a better option.

He said, ‘It is difficult for a right-wing party leader to walk on the middle path. If there is no coordination, Shia votes may also go away from BJP in the country. He will have to play not only diplomatic but also political bets carefully on the internal front. More than three crore Shia Muslims live in India. India needs to work rapidly on long range missile and drone technology. What needs to be learned from Iran is that it should produce low-cost weapons. So that it is possible to teach a lesson to China, Pakistan and Türkiye.

“In terms of China-PAK yes Preparation” – Rajesh Bharti

International Relations expert Rajesh Bharti says, ‘India needs to keep defense preparedness according to the size of the economy. There is also a need to strengthen relations with third world countries. India’s policy of non-alignment i.e. remaining neutral comes in handy at such times. This was the reason why India did not suffer any loss during the Cold War. India is not in a position to look at America right now. He will have to prepare a missile with a range of 14 thousand kilometers just to show his vision.

According to India, it would be better for India to sharpen its defense preparations in view of China and Pakistan. India does not need to compete with America. By abandoning the policy of neutrality, today Russia has also started showing concern along with America. At present the country’s foreign policy is in a very delicate situation.