Opinion: The Iran Crisis and the Erosion of Sovereignty – When Power Prevails
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Iran Crisis: US-Israel Strikes Erode Sovereign Norms; India's Moral Dilemma
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News18•05-03-2026, 22:15
Iran Crisis: US-Israel Strikes Erode Sovereign Norms; India's Moral Dilemma
•US-Israel military strikes on Iran, amidst diplomatic talks, highlight fundamental questions about foreign intervention and the erosion of sovereign norms.
•India's measured response, expressing 'deep concern' and urging dialogue, is attributed to realpolitik, balancing strategic partnerships with the US and Israel, Gulf oil dependence, and expatriate welfare.
•The article argues India, a civilizational power, should move beyond realpolitik and articulate a stronger moral objection to breaches of sovereignty, upholding 'dharma' over 'artha'.
•It questions the legitimacy of regime change imposed externally, citing historical failures and the double standards of international law, which powerful states often interpret to justify interventions.
•The author urges India to become a louder voice for the reinvigoration of international law as a binding compass, ensuring sovereignty, justice, and law remain cornerstones of global peace.
