| ID | 115895 |
| Title Proper | Pakistan factor in the India-Iran relationship |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Ramana, Siddharth |
| Publication | 2012. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | India's relationship with Iran has been uneven owing to external factors. This article traces the role of the Pakistan factor in this relationship, wherein the religious identity of a fellow Islamic nation, the strategic outlook towards Afghanistan, and energy relations between the three countries are discussed. The article outlines the Pakistani primacy in the India-Iran strategic relationship and showcases how Afghanistan is the glue for India-Iran relations despite the breaks in their continuing relationship. The article concludes by providing an overview of this unique triangular relationship, assessing the wider interests of the parties involved. |
| `In' analytical Note | Strategic Analysis Vol. 36, No.6; Nov-Dec 2012: p.941-956 |
| Journal Source | Strategic Analysis Vol. 36, No.6; Nov-Dec 2012: p.941-956 |
| Key Words | India ; Iran ; Energy Relations ; India - Iran Strategic Relationship ; Afghanistan ; Pakistan Factor |