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NIHARIKA SINHAAIR 365· 2025

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India or an emerging economy with non-hegemonic ambition greatly strategic autonomy rather than alliance building amidst global uncertainty. Multiple institutions that do not conform to western-led 'Rule-based internationalism' are often dubbed by anti-west ('SCOS, BRICS'). However, India that shifted other institutions are not 'anti-west' but 'non-west' (S.Jaishankar). BRICS was formulated along with China not just for economic cooperation but did lay on alternative systems (as per Neelgis thesis). It not only involves ties with BRICS republics but also aims at forging a multipolar Asia, need to the

benefit of western nations that are determined to counter China. Further, multilateral development banks such as ADB, AIIB are not 'anti-western' but 'pro-global good'. Despite India's continued assertion of multilateralism, western matrons especially vs EU German way of its infusions (Ashley J. Tellis). However, or S.Jaishankar noted, 'more can have a veto over India partnership'. India must continue to prioritize its national interest, and seek interest-based alliances ('Schedules balance of interested amidst changing world order.

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NIHARIKA SINHA

AIR 3652025PSIR

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Effect of Policies of Developed/Developing Countries and Indian Diaspora

India as an Alternative to China

Emerging economies and non-hegemonic ambition

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