Are you fascinated by how India manages to walk a diplomatic tightrope between Israel, Iran, and the US? In this episode, Amber Ellsworth and Tyler Ashcroft unravel India’s high-stakes balancing act—where every move impacts not just its own future, but the global order.

India’s foreign policy is defined by strategic autonomy: maintaining relations with rival states without taking sides, even during crises. This approach is being tested as the Israel-Iran conflict escalates, with New Delhi striving to protect its interests across defense, energy, and regional connectivity.

India’s partnership with Israel has deepened, especially in defense and technology. Over the past decade, India has become Israel’s largest arms buyer, acquiring advanced weaponry such as Barak 8 missiles, UAVs, and radar systems. This collaboration extends to high-t ...