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2012.
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| Summary/Abstract |
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.
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