India Navigates Strategic Challenges and Global Influence Amid Shifting Geopolitics
India's global influence faces challenges amid China's assertiveness in the Global South and Indo-Pacific regions, with economic and strategic competition shaping regional dynamics. While India seeks leadership through diplomatic initiatives and renewable energy expansion, concerns persist over strategic complacency, non-traditional security threats, and trade tensions, including US tariffs. Internationally, shifts in alliances and multilateral institutions reflect evolving geopolitical realities. Domestic debates on human rights, intellectual freedom, and historical legacies further complicate India's position amid global uncertainties.