India's External Affairs Minister criticizes the 'Nehru model,' calls for a foreign policy suited for a developed nation.

S. Jaishankar, India's External Affairs Minister, stated that the 'Nehru development model' has failed, noting its pervasive influence on India's politics and bureaucracy despite efforts to correct it since 2014. He emphasized the need for a foreign policy suited for a developed India, highlighting the importance of self-reliance without equating it to protectionism. Jaishankar also introduced elements of a multigenerational foreign policy, including strategic autonomy and expanding multipolarity, to address the changing global landscape and weaponized economics.

3 months ago
26 Articles