Jaishankar Reframes India As A 'Power In The Middle'
· World · Bloomberg, Hindustan Times
India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar describes India as a "power in the middle" rather than a conventional "middle power," emphasizing a proactive diplomatic role on the global stage. During a Bloomberg interview, Jaishankar articulated that India seeks to bridge divides between major powers rather than remain passive between them. He framed this positioning as a strategic asset, allowing New Delhi to pursue independent foreign policy goals while engaging major actors like the US, Russia, and China. The remarks come as India balances deepening defence ties with the Quad partners alongside maintaining robust energy and trade relations with Moscow and Tehran.
Why it matters
This reframing signals India's intent to assert greater strategic autonomy, directly affecting how New Delhi navigates great-power competition and regional security architectures. It matters for policymakers, diplomats, and businesses tracking India's evolving role in global geopolitics and its impact on trade, defence, and energy corridors.
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