The idea of the book is to engage readers in an intellectually stimulating odyssey, make them informed about the extraordinary exploration that India has deftly navigated the shifting currents of the ever- evolving global landscape, and how those steered its course with an unwavering commitment to “India’s Interests in [dynamically] Changing World: Renewed Aspirations [of the country] and [in] Leading [international events, and issues with] Diplomacy”. In a world where great powers gravitate towards the instinctive inclination of employing force, be it overtly, coercively, or deceptively, India has embraced a middle path— a path characterised by astute diplomacy, principled engagement, and strategic finesse. This is the right moment to review new policy options and postures as India marks its 75 of Independence from colonial rule internally and also externally marks Independent foreign policy posture. For this account, India’s external engagement in the last decade and leadership in various platforms, such as BRICS Summit 2012, IORA Summit 2013, ISA 2018, UNSC 2012, 2021- 2022, SCO 2023, and G20 2023, are of particular importance. Authored by a group of young scholars, this seminal work presents a compelling and thought-provoking exploration of the limitations faced by India in its evolving balancing role. With a fresh and invigorating perspective, the book sheds light on the challenges India must address to navigate its dynamic position on the global stage effectively.

This book will be of much interest to students of Geopolitics, Strategic Studies, European Studies, Maritime Studies in general and International Relations in general.

Manoj Babu Buraga is Assistant Professor of International Relations and European Studies, Manipal Centre for European Studies, Manipal Academy of Higher Education [MAHE], Manipal. Specialising in International Relations of the EU, India’s Foreign Policy towards France and EU, Maritime Geostrategies of Indo-Pacific, Maritime Security and Ocean Governance.

Dokku Naga Malleswara Rao is a Doctoral Fellow (PhD) at Shandong University, Qingdao, Shandong and Research Assistant at the Centre for Land Warfare (CLAWS), New Delhi. Expertise in China Studies-Strategic Culture, Knowledge of the Political-Economic Policy of China-Strategic Industries, Strong analytical Skills-Chinese Maritime Geo-Strategy and Analysis, and Trade as Instrument External Security Policy.

Foreword 
Rajiv Bhatia
Introduction: India’s Interests in a Changing World 
Manoj Babu Buraga and Dokku Nagamalleswara Rao
1. National Security Priorities: Threats and Challenges in Changed Times 
Dokku Nagamalleswara Rao
2. The Three Poles in Indo-Pacific Geopolitics 
Preeti Bora
3. India’s Asian Regional Centrality to Decode China 
Rituja Ghosh
4. India’s Interests in the Changing US Supremacy 
Komal Karn
5. Regional Scenarios Beyond a Doctrinal Position: Appraising India-Japan Association 
Manish Barma
6. India-African Cooperation: Expand Development While Resolving Shared Problem
Sumanta Bhattacharya
7. 25 Years of India and France: A Maritime Perspective 
Manoj Babu Buraga
8. India’s Arctic Policy: What is Missing? 
Ashu Shukla
9. Future Trends in India’s Arctic Policy 
Shushant V.C. Parashar
10. India’s Techplomacy to Entangle with South Asia
Gaddela Srikanth
11. Re-thinking India’s Diaspora Diplomacy through Digital Media
Ankita Bharadwaj
Notes on Contributors 
Index