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Background
Overview
Understanding the evolving power dynamics in West Asia is critical for India's foreign policy, energy security, and strategic interests, given the region's proximity and importance. The unintended consequences of major international interventions offer crucial lessons in global governance and regional stability.
The geopolitical landscape of West Asia has been significantly reshaped by major international interventions, particularly the U.S.-led Global War on Terror. These events inadvertently dismantled traditional regional power balances, creating vacuums and opportunities that allowed certain states, notably Iran, to expand their influence and emerge as dominant regional actors.