Evaluate the impact of the deepening political divisions with the major Western States on global governance and international cooperation. How should India navigate these divisions to advance its national interests on the global stage?

The world has reverted to a multipolar world order (pre 1990s) necessitating a shift in tact Deepening political divide (1) Formation of blocs - China bipsa Pakistan, NATO-CENTRIC (2) Reversal of globalisation → return of autarky (3) NATO's ambil & participation in the Ukraine war [Turkey not authenticate partner] (4) EU post-Brexit divided on customs issues (5) USNA refused to shoulder global security @ Afghanistan Taliban return (6) Collapse of multi-laterals - LDC-USA blades Apollos triband (7) Russia-Ukraine war

India's navigation parameters (1) Strategic interests: - Multi-lateralism (Playing all sides with still interest only) - Buying Russian oil at discount despite USA threats (2) Diplomacy at forefront: - India advocates diplomatic solution to crisis (Russia-Ukraine) (3) Continuing with time tested partners while also Courting new ones - (Russia vs USA) [PMs lunar visit] (4) Non-alignment expressed through India abstaining from all UN resolutions against friendly states With India once again reaffirming bonds Palestine (2 state solution). India emerges as a trustable entity in world governance

— Rangamanju · AIR 1