Senior editors debate India’s foreign policy approach to the West Asia conflict on India Today’s Democratic Newsroom. Rajdeep Sardesai argues that India initially appeared closely identified with the Israel-US axis but has since pivoted to maintain dialogue with all stakeholders. Gaurav Sawant counters that India never took sides and has consistently remained multi-aligned, helping Iranian sailors and facilitating shipping even during tensions. Geeta Mohan notes Iran expressed disappointment when Prime Minister Modi visited Israel as war clouds gathered, though India’s multi-alignment provides the elbow room to realign as needed. Sandeep Unnithan emphasises that India’s priority remains its 1.4 billion people, not mediating conflicts. The panel discusses Pakistan’s role as a US client state in potential mediation, with concerns raised about the Strait of Hormuz potentially shutting down. Prime Minister Modi’s warning of a potential COVID-like situation underscores preparations needed if the Strait closes, affecting oil and gas supplies critical to India.
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