New Delhi, April 20 -- Every war leaves behind uncomfortable questions. The war against Iran is no exception. Whenever stories of victory and nationalism are discussed, a question will arise: what was the logic behind the war?

In 1982, Margaret Thatcher was the Prime Minister of Britain. She was on a mission to privatise government corporations, restrain labour unions, slash government spending, and move toward a free-market economy leading to a spike in temporary unemployment and social unrest. Result: Thatcher's approval ratings crashed. She was about to lose the coming elections.

Luckily, Argentinian military Junta's general and national leader Leopoldo Galtieri attacked the British-controlled Falkland Islands and gave her a lifeline...