GANDHINAGAR: As India surges as a regional and global power, its commitment to peace and security in the Indo-Pacific takes center stage. This burgeoning influence, coupled with a booming economy, places India at a pivotal point amidst intensifying competition between major powers.
World’s Largest Election Looms Large
India is currently in the final stages of its 2024 national elections, the largest democratic exercise in history, with nearly a billion people eligible to vote (April 19 – June 1).
APF Canada Analyzes India’s Trajectory
In APF Canada’s latest “Asia Pacific Conversations” episode, The RAND Corporation’s Senior Defence Analyst Derek Grossman delves into India’s rise and influence with the Foundation’s Vice-President Research & Strategy, Vina Nadjibulla.
Key Discussion Points:
- The upcoming elections and potential ramifications, including for Canada.
- India’s “strategic autonomy” approach and its complex geopolitical balancing act with the US, China, and Russia.
- An examination of India’s domestic and foreign policies, including current tensions in Canada-India relations.
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