Imran Khurshid, Ph.D. in Political Science from the University of Kashmir, specializes in Indo-Pacific studies and South Asian security issues. The views expressed here are his own.
Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the relationship between India and the United States has transformed into a strong and dynamic global strategic partnership, characterized by practical and interest-based policies.
The global landscape is currently experiencing significant transformations characterized by uncertainty, fragmentation, and geopolitical upheaval. In this context, it is crucial to adjust multilateral frameworks to align with the geopolitical realities of the present era. To redefine multilateralism, we must prioritize flexibility, adaptability, and resilience in our strategies.
New Delhi viewed the summit as reinforcing India's commitment to a rules-based international order, addressing regional security concerns, and enhancing maritime cooperation. The focus on critical and emerging technologies, supply chain resilience, development of port and logistic infrastructure, and maritime domain awareness initiatives were areas where India saw tangible benefits.
India’s engagement with Sri Lanka’s newly elected government, led by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, underlines the country’s strategic priority within the framework of its Neighborhood First strategy and Vision SAGAR.
Narendra Modi’s approach to foreign policy is often (mis)characterized as being driven by certain right-wing ideology, citing his association with the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), perceived to be firm about its own ideological commitments.
Central Asia, which includes Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan, has always been regarded as a stable and safe region, but the recent incidents of terrorism, linked to this region and perpetuated by ISIS-Khorasan (IS-KP), have caused significant concern both regionally and globally.
