New Delhi, Feb. 28 -- Former Canadian Prime Minister Stephen J. Harper, in his keynote address at the NXT Forum 2025 held at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, spoke extensively about India's pivotal role in the evolving global order. He acknowledged that while the world is undergoing significant transformations, India is uniquely positioned to navigate these changes successfully.

Harper noted that India would have preferred a reformation of global rules and institutions to reflect its rising status, but these frameworks are losing relevance instead of evolving. Despite this, India does not need excessive hedging strategies, as it is emerging as a global power based on its size and strategic appeal.

Highlighting India's demographic and econo...