New Delhi, Nov. 27 -- India is living through one of the most defining moments in its history, and how it navigates this period will determine its long-term national goals, NITI Aayog Chief Executive Officer (CEO) BVR Subrahmanyam said on Thursday.

In his special address themed 'Bharat: A Timeless Legacy & Secure Future @2047' at the ongoing Chanakya Defence Dialogue 2025, Subrahmanyam noted that current geopolitical conflicts and global shifts are not random events but part of a broader historical pattern that nations must confront with clarity and preparedness.

Calling current geopolitical tensions "a law of history" rather than random disruptions, Subrahmanyam said with India's basic issues pertaining to challenges of basic survival in...