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Diplomacy and Power Balance: India’s Position in Global Politics
Author(s): Kishor Sharma

Abstract
India’s role in global politics has evolved significantly over the past decades shaped by its diplomatic strategies and power balance considerations. As the world’s largest democracy and a rising economic power India plays a crucial role in regional and global stability. Its foreign policy is characterized by strategic autonomy economic partnerships and multilateral engagements. This paper examines India’s diplomatic approach in navigating global power dynamics focusing on its relations with major world powers regional cooperation defense alliances and economic partnerships. The research explores India’s engagement with global institutions such as the United Nations BRICS and the Quad highlighting its commitment to multilateral diplomacy. Additionally the paper discusses India’s evolving strategic partnerships with countries like the United States Russia China and its neighbors in South Asia. It also examines challenges such as border disputes economic dependencies and security concerns that influence India’s global positioning.