India, Iran and Global Order

10.09.2025

India, Iran and Global Order

Context

Amid the weakening of Western-led dominance, discussions on multipolarity emphasise the civilisational roles of India and Iran in promoting a just and equitable global order, particularly for the Global South.

Crisis in the Global Order

• Decline of Western Dominance: Long-standing hegemony based on financial systems, technological monopoly, and control over global institutions is losing effectiveness.
   
• Indicators of Crisis: Violations of international law, frequent trade wars, weakening multilateralism, and ecological degradation reflect systemic instability.
   
• Role of Emerging Powers: Global South countries are asserting independence by developing indigenous models, advancing self-reliance in science and defence, and resisting external domination.
   

Civilisational Role of India and Iran

• Shared Heritage: India, the world’s oldest continuous civilisation, and Iran, with its rich cultural legacy, historically promoted peace, diversity, and resilience against aggression.
   
• Modern Contributions: India’s leadership in the Non-Aligned Movement and Iran’s oil nationalisation and revolution exemplify resistance to external control and defence of sovereignty.
   
• Common Values: Peace, spirituality, and respect for nature remain guiding principles to address contemporary structural violence, social collapse, and environmental crises.
   

Pathways for Cooperation

• Strategic Projects: The International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC) acts as a civilisational bridge linking Eurasia, India, Africa, and West Asia, enhancing connectivity and stability.
   
• Multilateral Platforms: Frameworks like BRICS offer opportunities for de-dollarisation, equitable trade, and alternatives to sanctions, strengthening South-South cooperation.
   
• Towards a Just Order: By advocating international law, resisting unilateral interventions, and supporting sovereignty movements such as Palestine, India and Iran can help build a participatory and humane global order.
   

Conclusion

India and Iran, leveraging their civilisational heritage and strategic cooperation, can guide the Global South towards a multipolar, just, and resilient world order, balancing sovereignty, development, and environmental stewardship.