India, July 1 -- Against the backdrop of global instability, India is recalibrating its strategic posture. Anchored in a blend of realism, regional engagement, and democratic values, India's maritime vision is emerging as the mainstay of its foreign policy

In recent years, international politics has seen the rise of several popular yet complex terminologies - bandwagoning, strategic autonomy, plurilateralism, and epistemic communities. These concepts have grown in prominence alongside earlier ideological debates such as the "End of History" and the "Clash of Civilisations" that dominated post-Cold War discourse.

As the global order continues to undergo sweeping changes, many once-stable doctrines now stand challenged, highlighting an en...