Jiski lathi, uski foreign policy! Five lessons from Iran-Israel conflict
Jiski lathi, uski foreign policy! Five lessons from Iran-Israel conflict
Chetan Bhagat
TNN
Updated: Jun 28, 2025, 20:26 IST IST
The recent Israel-Iran-(US) conflict highlights the raw realities of global power, where military and economic might often overshadow international norms. The US backing of Israel demonstrates strategic alliances driven by mutual benefit, while the UN's influence remains limited against powerful nations. Ultimately, technological advancement and economic strength are crucial for global influence, rendering soft power ineffective in protecting a nation
At the time of writing this column, a ceasefire declared in the Israel-Iran-(US) conflict is holding. But given the volatile and fast-moving nature of such geopolitical events, it's hard to say what will happen next.
We've all studied geography and history in school. Some of us have gone on to pursue advanced degrees in international relations . Veteran diplomats and think tanks devote all their time to the topic. But none of this quite prepares you for the messy, raw reality of how geopolitics works, especially when powerful nations are involved.
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