Discussion on US-Israel War on Iran

At the Pune International Centre (PIC), Prof. Ajay Shah, Co- Founder of the XKDR Forum and Trustee, PIC in conversation with Lt. Gen. Vinayak Patankar (Retd.) PVSM UYSM VSM, Convenor - Centre for National Security Studies (CNSS), PIC, reflects on the shifting character of modern conflict through the lens of Iran and the wider West Asian theatre on 9 April 2026. The discussion engages with the underlying strategic, technological, and geopolitical dimensions shaping contemporary conflict, offering considered perspectives on their implications for India’s security and strategic planning. What do today’s conflicts reveal about the future of warfare? Watch the video to know more.

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