India's Expanding Global Role Amid Shifting Geopolitics and Strategic Partnerships

Recent global developments highlight India's growing strategic and economic importance amid shifting geopolitical dynamics. The EU seeks to deepen trade ties with India, while the US views India as a key ally counterbalancing China. France has elevated its partnership with India, focusing on defence, AI, and Indo-Pacific cooperation. Concurrently, India is diversifying its energy partnerships, including with Canada. These moves occur amid broader Western uncertainties, including debates over tariffs on China and the impact of US policies under Donald Trump, which have influenced global alliances and China's rising influence.