As multilateralism erodes, India must reframe its foreign policy
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Why in news
Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the need to redefine India's national identity and international relations approach in the Rajya Sabha amidst the erosion of multilateralism.
Background
The article discusses India's leadership of the Global South at the UN General Assembly and the shift in power balance due to China's rise. It emphasizes the necessity of trade diplomacy, a robust domestic economy, and becoming a cyber superpower.
Facts for Prelims
- PostPrime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Rajya Sabha regarding India's foreign policy.
- FactIndia's foreign policy is characterized by the principle of 'strategic autonomy'.
- FactIndia's leadership of the Global South was highlighted at the UN General Assembly.
For Mains
Q. In the context of eroding multilateralism, discuss how India can balance its principle of 'strategic autonomy' with the need for proactive trade diplomacy and technological leadership.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Geopolitical friction: Balancing strategic autonomy while navigating the shifting power dynamics caused by China's rise.
- Economic-diplomacy nexus: Leveraging domestic economic growth and export diversification as tools for international influence.
- Technological sovereignty: Transitioning into a cyber superpower to secure interests in a fragmented global order.
Keywords: strategic autonomy · multilateralism · Global South · trade diplomacy · cyber superpower · power dynamics
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