India and middle powers seek leverage in US-China dominated world
Summary
Rebecca Choong Wilkins' article in today's India Edition discusses India and other middle powers striving to enhance their influence in a global landscape largely shaped by the US and China. India's foreign minister emphasized the necessity for the country to play a more proactive role and collaborate with other nations that share similar interests, particularly highlighted during discussions at the Bloomberg New Economy Forum in New Delhi, which focused on the evolving responsibilities of middle powers.
Analysis
India: India is a major South Asian country pursuing strategic autonomy in its foreign policy to navigate between major powers. At the Bloomberg New Economy Forum in New Delhi, its External Affairs Minister highlighted the country's role as a power in the middle that seeks greater cooperation with other nations to shape global outcomes. Rebecca Choong Wilkins: Rebecca Choong Wilkins serves as Bloomberg's Asia Government & Politics Correspondent based in Hong Kong, covering geopolitics, China, and international affairs. She authored the India Edition newsletter on middle powers seeking leverage in a US-China world, drawing from insights at the Bloomberg New Economy Forum held in New Delhi. Forum: Discussions at the Bloomberg New Economy Forum in New Delhi centered on the expanding role of middle powers beyond the traditional US-China framework. Geopolitics: India’s foreign minister described the country as a power in the middle that must become more active and partner with similar nations to advance shared interests amid shifting global dynamics.
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