Engaging Iran in the New Strategic Environment: Opportunities and Challenges for India

Ajey Lele

Group Captain Ajey Lele (Retd.) was a Senior Fellow at the Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses and headed its Centre on Strategic Technologies. He started his professional… Continue reading Engaging Iran in the New Strategic Environment: Opportunities and Challenges for India read more

Meena Singh Roy

Archive data: Person was Research Fellow at IDSA till September 2020 Dr. Meena Singh Roy is a Research Fellow and heads the West Asia Centre at the Manohar Parrikar Institute… Continue reading Engaging Iran in the New Strategic Environment: Opportunities and Challenges for India read more

In recent years, Iran has come to acquire a significant place in the West Asian region with the ability to influence regional politics. For India, relations with Iran are vital. In the changed strategic environment, both India and Iran have been working towards improving their bilateral relations. However, there are several challenges, especially for India, in this regard. If the Iran-US confrontation intensifies, for example, India may find it difficult to pursue a smooth relationship with Iran. This article looks at various facets of India-Iran relations and examines the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead.