{"id":53512,"date":"2025-09-09T19:52:39","date_gmt":"2025-09-09T14:22:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/?p=53512"},"modified":"2025-09-10T12:03:07","modified_gmt":"2025-09-10T06:33:07","slug":"iran-india-ancient-civilisations-new-horizons","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/editorial-analysis\/09-09-2025\/iran-india-ancient-civilisations-new-horizons","title":{"rendered":"Iran-India: Ancient Civilisations and New Horizons"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Syllabus: GS2\/ International Relations<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>In Context<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The world is undergoing a transformation marked by the dominance of the Western-led international order, particularly the US, which traditionally wielded global influence through control over financial systems, science, technology, and media.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>This \u201ccrisis\u201d was created through blatant violations of international law, trade wars, environmental destruction, and disregard for global institutions.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Rise of the Global South and Ancient Civilizations<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Global South, which comprises developing countries in Asia, Africa, Latin America, and the Middle East, is charting a new course based on local models, indigenous knowledge, and self-reliance in science, technology, defence, and security.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>For example:<\/strong> ancient civilizations like India and Iran with deep histories of peace, cultural richness, and resistance to domination are poised to play a unique role in this shift by offering values of peace, spirituality, respect for diversity, and governance wisdom.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Both<strong> India and Iran<\/strong> have historically influenced conquerors culturally and politically, and today they continue to uphold <strong>principles of sovereignty, justice, and dialogue.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Civilisational Contributions of India and Iran<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Shared civilisational values:<\/strong> Peace, spirituality, diversity, respect for nature, and triumph of good over evil.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cultural resilience:<\/strong> Even after conquests, both civilisations reshaped invaders through philosophy, art, and governance models.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Modern history examples:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>India: <\/strong>Anti-colonial struggle, Non-Aligned Movement.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Iran:<\/strong> Nationalisation of oil (1950s), Islamic Revolution (1979).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Contemporary Relevance<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Iran\u2019s resilience:<\/strong> Despite sanctions, \u201ceconomic terrorism\u201d and external pressures, Iran has not surrendered its strategic autonomy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>India\u2019s independence:<\/strong> Faces geopolitical pressures but maintains a balanced foreign policy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Strategic synergy:<\/strong> Both nations collaborate through <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/editorial-analysis\/03-08-2024\/international-north-south-transport-corridor-instc-2\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/editorial-analysis\/03-08-2024\/international-north-south-transport-corridor-instc-2\">INSTC<\/a>, energy partnerships, and cooperation in West Asia.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Palestine Issue: A Litmus Test<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Palestine\u2019s struggle is portrayed as the frontline of the Global South\u2019s resistance to Western supremacy and hypocrisy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Palestinian fight against occupation encapsulates the fight for the right to resist domination across the Global South.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Emerging Multipolar World Order<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The current global order is evolving into a more multipolar system, where power is dispersed across multiple actors rather than held by a single hegemon.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Global South is no longer peripheral but central to shaping new diplomatic alignments, trade corridors, security frameworks, and governance reforms.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Countries like China, India, Brazil, and Saudi Arabia emerge as middle powers driving regional integration and global cooperation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>This new order seeks participation, equality, justice, and respect for sovereignty rather than domination and superiority.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Way Forward<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Strengthen South-South Cooperation:<\/strong> Expand BRICS, SCO, and NAM with real financial and technological alternatives.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Civilisational Diplomacy<\/strong>: India and Iran can lead a value-based order centred on peace, sustainability, and respect for diversity.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Reform Multilateralism: <\/strong>Push for UN reforms, inclusive decision-making, and financial institutions that represent the Global South.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Strategic Autonomy:<\/strong> Both nations must guard independence while deepening Eurasian and African linkages.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Palestine Resolution: <\/strong>Supporting just and peaceful settlement will restore faith in international law.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>India and Iran, through their civilizational heritage and strategic partnerships, are positioned to lead the Global South toward a just, humane, and multipolar world order grounded in mutual respect, sovereignty, human dignity, and shared prosperity \u2014 offering an alternative to the declining unilateral dominance of the West.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#fff2cc\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Daily Mains Practice Question<\/strong><br><strong>[Q] <\/strong>Examine the challenges and opportunities presented by the Global South\u2019s rise in international affairs.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/opinion\/op-ed\/iran-and-india-ancient-civilisations-and-new-horizons\/article70027027.ece\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">TH<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link 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