How Delhi talks to World

How Delhi talks to World

Context: Here, we discuss about How India’s Foreign policy language and style has shifted from being defensive to more assertive and increasing confidence based on an editorial covered in the Indian Express. 

How has India’s Foreign policy evolved?
In India’s foreign policy language has shifted from being defensive to more assertive and confident. This change reflects India’s growing global stature and economic progress.
 Shift from Non-Alignment to Assertiveness: Historically, India followed a “non aligned” foreign policy stance. However, since Modi assumed power in 2014, New Delhi has displayed more assertiveness in international relations.
 Realignment of Priorities: The Modi government emphasized a realignment of Indian foreign policy priorities and goals. With a decisive mandate from the Indian electorate, Modi aimed to position India as an independent pole in global affairs
 The shift from seeing strategic autonomy as merely freedom from major powers’ influence to leveraging India’s own power marks a significant evolution in its foreign policy thinking.
 Proactive stance in global affairs: The evolution in language also reflects in new terms like “leading power,” “net security provider,” and “first responder” to regional crises, indicating a proactive stance in global affairs.

What responsibilities come with India’s growth?
 India’s role includes contributing to regional security, managing global commons, setting rules for international commerce, and influencing international institutions.
 References to India as a “leading power”, “Vishwa Mitra”, and “net security provider” highlight its evolving responsibilities.’

What challenges lie ahead for India?
 India’s per capita income today is less than $3000, quadrupling it to $12,000 by 2047 is at once inspiring and intimidating. While size of Indian economy is huge, its low per capital income highlights significant development challenges at home.
 Becoming a developed country in the next quarter of a century raises complex questions about economic strategy, industrial policy, new technologies, inequality, environmental degradation, and a changing global order.
 Navigating a changing global order presents complex questions for India’s international strategy.