It is traditional wisdom to argue that foreign policy is a negligible factor in Indian elections. While it is undeniable that voters are primarily concerned with quotidian economic issues and questions of identity, it would be unfair to conclude that foreign policy is a mere sideshow that concerns a small group of well-off elites. It … Read more
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged leaders of developing nations to unite in the face of growing challenges due to the Israel-Hamas war as he convened a virtual summit of more than 100 countries Friday. “This is the time when the countries of the Global South should unite for the greater global good,” Modi said … Read more
Advertisement Claims of a “new Middle East” have been quashed as the “old Middle East” has returned with a vengeance: The devastating October 7 Hamas terrorist attacks on Israel have been followed by unprecedented Israeli attacks on Gaza and the resumption of prolonged Israel-Palestine hostilities. This has also called into question the future of diplomatic … Read more
Advertisement Ahead of India’s hosting of the G-20 summit of leading economies, its prime minister invited 125 mostly developing countries to a virtual meeting in January to signal New Delhi’s intention to be their champion on the world stage. As the leaders logged onto Zoom, Prime Minister Narendra Modi listed major challenges he said could … Read more
Advertisement India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar while attending the 2023 EU-India Pacific Ministerial Forum declared that “a multipolar world is feasible only by a multipolar Asia.” India’s multipolar model demands an international political system where it can exercise greater agency and influence in different strategic regions, institutions, and negotiations. To achieve this goal, New … Read more
Advertisement In the contemporary global order, the phrase “Global South” refers to a wide span of countries, ranging from the geographical regions of Africa, Central and Latin America, and a large chunk of Asia, to the substantial “South” within a broadly perceived “North” (such as the Mediterranean and Eastern Europe). However, the concept should also … Read more