Deputy Director General, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Gp Capt (Dr) Ajey Lele’s commentary ‘Iran War and the Silence of the Lambs!’ has been published in Society for the Study of Peace and Conflict (SSPC) on 06 March 2026.
Amidst the escalating tension concerning Iran, two of the world’s most influential nations are observing from the sidelines: Russia and China, frequently identified as Tehran’s strategic allies. It is known that there have been no binding defense commitments in this regard; however, as major powers positioning themselves as challengers to US dominance, more was expected from them, says Gp Capt Lele.
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