Who Is Threatened by the New Alliance?
By Khaledin Ziaei, Head of the Educational Discourse of the Nation Think Tank – Special for “Sangar”
Original article: ضد اسلام: اسرائیل هند را آموزش میدهد
In a highly significant development, the Israeli Ministry of Defense announced that Major General Amir Baram, Defense Ministry Director General, during his first official visit to India, shared with Indian officials “field experiences and technological, offensive, and defensive achievements” gained during a twelve-day war against Iran. This experience was described as uniquely valuable and exceptional—deemed a strategic resource that should be leveraged in future conflicts. Israeli representatives also held discussions concerning strategic developments in the Middle East and avenues to expand both offensive and defensive cooperation with their Indian counterparts.
This visit marks the first of its kind by General Baram in his capacity as Defense Ministry Director General and aims to deepen the military, industrial, and offensive ties between the Israeli state and India following the recent conflict with the Islamic Republic of Iran. During the visit, Baram met with several senior Indian military and security officials, including the National Security Advisor and the Minister of Defense, to discuss enhancing bilateral cooperation in military, defense, and research sectors, alongside joint development and production of strategic weapons systems.
Introduction
General Baram’s sharing of tactical and technological insights from the twelve-day war against Iran with Indian military and security leadership constitutes an unprecedented development. This step reflects the growing consolidation of military, defense, and offensive cooperation between Tel Aviv and New Delhi and signals a reconfiguration of strategic balances in South Asia and the broader Middle East.
1 - Content of the Visit: Transfer of Military and Technological Expertise
According to the Israeli Ministry of Defense, the visit aimed to transfer knowledge and lessons learned from the recent conflict with Iran, along with the export of advanced military and strategic technology to India. This wartime experience was characterized as a “golden opportunity” of immeasurable value and is now being positioned as a central component of strategic military education for future warfare. This cooperation represents a deepening military alliance between Israel and India, unparalleled in its scope and intensity.
2 - Areas of Negotiation: Strategic and Offensive Collaboration
During his visit, General Baram conducted a series of meetings with top Indian security and military officials, including the National Security Advisor and the Defense Minister. The discussions focused on expanding collaboration in military research, co-development and co-production of advanced weaponry, and the incorporation of offensive and pre-emptive strategies within broader defense doctrines. These moves highlight Israel’s broader diplomatic-security efforts to construct a regional axis countering Iran and its allies.
3 - Strategic Implications for Iran: Broadening the Scope of Wartime Knowledge
The transfer of Israeli wartime experience against Iran to a country like India—which maintains a continuous state of tension with Pakistan—carries profound strategic implications. This effort appears to replicate Israel’s hybrid warfare model and cyber-technological tactics in new regional contexts, potentially embedding anti-Iran strategies across broader geopolitical theaters.
4 - Potential Applications Against Pakistan: Lessons from Past Shortcomings
Given India’s relatively modest performance in past confrontations with Pakistan—particularly in border conflicts like those in Kashmir—this Israeli experience offers an opportunity for New Delhi to revamp its defense and offensive architecture. Special emphasis is expected on cyberwarfare, drone technology, and preemptive strike capabilities, where Israel holds considerable expertise. This alliance may redefine India’s military doctrine toward Pakistan and trigger significant shifts in South Asia’s security landscape.
5 - The Israel–India Alliance: The Emergence of a Military Axis?
The deepening of military relations, intelligence sharing, and joint weapons development indicates a possible trajectory toward forming a new military axis in Asia. The implications of this alliance may extend beyond Iran to recalibrate regional and global power balances, including those involving China and Russia.
Conclusion
General Amir Baram’s visit to India and the sharing of Israeli wartime experience represent a strategic pivot in Israel’s defense policy in Asia. This development constitutes a direct threat to Iran and serves as a cautionary signal to Pakistan. Simultaneously, it offers India a pathway to address strategic gaps and adopt a new phase of active deterrence.
Final Summary
This initiative represents a new iteration of institutionalized deterrence and preemptive strategy by Israel in the region. It may be viewed as a transformative strategic realignment aimed at curbing the influence of Iran and its regional allies. The sustainability and impact of this alliance will largely depend on how Iran, Pakistan, and China respond to these evolving dynamics.
Recommendations by the Educational Discourse Think Tank for Strategic Studies
The Center recommends that Islamic world think tanks, particularly those in Iran and Pakistan, monitor this strategic shift closely and develop comprehensive counter-strategies. It is imperative to revise national security doctrines to align with the emerging realities and ensure the continuity of sovereignty and regional stability in the face of rising threats.
