Bangladesh, March 27 -- At a time when global governance is fraying and multilateralism teeters on the edge, the 2024 Raisina Dialogue, Indias flagship geopolitical forum, provided a rare and crucial window into the worlds evolving power dynamics. In an era marked by growing divisions between the Global North and South, as well as the East and West, India positioned itself as a balancing force – bridging gaps between conflicting blocs while showcasing its strategic autonomy.

The conference opened with a striking remark by Samir Saran, President of the Observer Research Foundation, who bluntly declared, “The creators of multilateralism have given up on multilateralism.” This statement encapsulated the global uncertainty ...