1/ Beyond multipolarity: on India and the emerging bipolar world
2/ the G-7 summit last week signalled Western unity in dealing with the challenges from Russia and China; meanwhile Moscow and Beijing are in a tighter embrace. If the world is bipolar, what does it mean for India's stated preference for a multipolar world?
3/ The term multipolar is used in three diverse ways: expression of political opposition to the West; description of the global distribution of power; and a strategy to reduce the dangers of a unipolar world or region.
4/ India's strategy evolved from hedging against the US unipolar moment in 1990s to balancing against the growing China threat in recent years in partnership with the US. India's priority now is to prevent the emergence of a Sino-centric, unipolar Asia.
5/5 Read the full analysis at 'Raja Mandala' my Wednesday column @IndianExpress: indianexpress.com
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