The deep-seated contradictions among member states on regional security and terrorism, combined with growing Chinese influence, have compelled New Delhi to perform a strategic balancing act.
With increasing divergence and mistrust among member states and the inclusion of rogue nations like Pakistan, the SCO could become a toothless tiger regarding state-sponsored terrorism.
The foreign ministers of India, Russia & Pakistan called for a representative govt in Afghanistan & protection of women's rights, almost 2 years after Taliban swept to power in Kabul.
Besides engineering, there have been significant developments in the regulatory framework for nuclear energy, with countries building standards and safeguards to avert future disasters.
After negative growth in 2022-23, air cargo volumes grew 18% year-on-year from October 2023 to March 2024 and 20% year-on-year from April 2024 to August 2024.
Troops patrolled up to Patrolling Point (PP) 10 on Monday. Though there are PP 10, 11, 12, 12A & 13 in Depsang Plains, it was decided that only one or two PPs would be patrolled.
While we talk much about our military, we don’t put our national wallet where our mouth is. Nobody is saying we should double our defence spending, but current declining trend must be reversed.
The author has missed out an important aspect.
India’s leadership role in Global South has weakened during Modi era as in most countries of Global South India is perceived as closer to US and its NATO / EU allies. Historically India was was perceived as more friendlier country than China in Central Asia. Lately this is changing. China has completely replaced India in this region. Indi needs to play more dynamic role in SCO if it wants to be an important player in the region. Already BRICS and SCO are more popular in Global South and even European Countries are keen to join BRICS. If India wants to retain its leadership role in BRICS and SCO, has to show dynamism before it is too late.
The author has missed out an important aspect.
India’s leadership role in Global South has weakened during Modi era as in most countries of Global South India is perceived as closer to US and its NATO / EU allies. Historically India was was perceived as more friendlier country than China in Central Asia. Lately this is changing. China has completely replaced India in this region. Indi needs to play more dynamic role in SCO if it wants to be an important player in the region. Already BRICS and SCO are more popular in Global South and even European Countries are keen to join BRICS. If India wants to retain its leadership role in BRICS and SCO, has to show dynamism before it is too late.