Yes, sometimes we need to look outside of our Arab-Israeli battles and see what other countries in the region with different vantage points have to say about Iran. And yes, sometimes we need to be reminded that what matters is not economic interests or even geopolitical interests. What matters most is doing what is right and standing up to oppose what is wrong.
India is probably the most important country in the world that is often overlooked as an important power in all geopolitical discussions. India will probably be the most populous country in the next decade or two as China’s population continues to age. India’s location places it at an important crossroads for China’s attempt at domination in the Middle East and Africa. And from the other direction, it is a critical shipping location for the United States and Western countries looking to connect to the Far East.
In this day and age, where intercontinental travel has become commonplace and efficient import/export of goods leads to economic prowess, countries with massive population numbers, major shipping lanes, and high-speed trains are all critically important. Any way things are parsed, India is a major part of all of these.
Additionally, in the war against terror, India has placed itself as a stalwart ally of the West and Israel. But India must not waiver due to enormous economic pressure that it will feel from the direction of China. It needs to play the role of a neutral, yet peace-loving country, that stands for peace and prosperity. It may one day become, sooner than people may think, an economic powerhouse. If it wants to be known as a morally upright country, it must also stand up for moral truths and fight the scourge of Islamic terror.