“America is being now controlled by Israel in this war...” - Ex-Ambassador to Middle East

In this intense episode of 'The Prakhar Gupta Xperience,' former Indian Ambassador to the Middle East delivers a searing critique of U.S. foreign policy, arguing that America's strategic dominance in the Middle East is increasingly being undermined by its reliance on Israel and its failure to maintain credible security partnerships. The guest emphasizes India's strategic autonomy as a model for global power, highlighting how indigenous defense production and non-alignment have allowed India to navigate crises without being beholden to superpower alliances. He warns that Gulf states, once reliant on American security guarantees, are now questioning that alliance after repeated military failures and perceived betrayal, especially in the context of the ongoing Iran-Israel conflict. The ambassador contends that Iran's resilience—surviving tens of thousands of strikes and maintaining regional influence—has reshaped the balance of power, while also cautioning that the war could escalate into a global conflict if key infrastructure like oil facilities or desalination plants are attacked. He underscores the moral and strategic contradictions in Western narratives, particularly around sovereignty and international law, and calls for a multipolar world where nations like India, China, and Russia play more balanced roles. The conversation concludes with a sobering reflection on the fragility of peace, the dangers of overreliance on military might, and the urgent need for diplomacy grounded in mutual respect rather than coercion.