India's Renewed Enthusiasm for Global South Leadership
India emphasizes its role in advocating for developing countries through platforms like Pravasi Bharatiya Divas and the Voice of Global South Summit.
The country seeks to lead reforms for a more inclusive global governance system, distinct from past models like NAM.
India is strengthening ties with both traditional powers (U.S., Europe) and the Global South to increase its global influence.
China Factor and India's Strategic Role
India’s growing involvement in the Global South is partly driven by competition with China, especially in Africa and the Indo-Pacific.
It is investing in regions with strong Chinese influence, aiming to counter China’s expanding global reach.
However, India focuses on asserting itself as an independent global power, not just a counterbalance to China’s influence.
Key Steps for India
India should emphasize an alternate, equal-partner development model, moving away from traditional top-down approaches.
Focus on human-centric development, skill-building, and capacity enhancement in Global South nations.
Leverage India’s experiences in micro, small, and medium enterprises for international collaboration.
It emphasizes being a learner and partner to Global South countries while sharing its own developmental experiences.
Goal for Inclusive Global Governance
India successfully pushed for the African Union's inclusion in the G-20, showing its commitment to inclusive global governance.
India needs to build its own robust frameworks for international cooperation, complementing existing global institutions.
The long-term goal is for India to lead global development initiatives through strong trilateral and multilateral partnerships.
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