{"id":71685,"date":"2026-04-16T18:36:51","date_gmt":"2026-04-16T13:06:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/?p=71685"},"modified":"2026-04-16T18:37:59","modified_gmt":"2026-04-16T13:07:59","slug":"india-global-order","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/current-affairs\/16-04-2026\/india-global-order","title":{"rendered":"India as an Architect of the Emerging Global Order"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Syllabus: GS2\/ International Relations<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Context<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The ongoing West Asian conflict triggered by <strong>\u201cOperation Epic Fury\u201d<\/strong> has exposed deep vulnerabilities in the global order and raised a critical question regarding India&#8217;s credibility as an architect of a new world order.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Crisis in the Existing Global Order<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The conflict has highlighted the <strong>failure of existing international institutions, <\/strong>particularly the <strong>United Nations<\/strong>, in preventing escalation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Military interventions by major powers have undermined the principles of sovereignty and non-intervention enshrined in the UN Charter.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The role of <strong>NATO<\/strong> has also come under strain, with <strong>internal divisions<\/strong> weakening collective security mechanisms.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The crisis reflects a broader shift toward a<strong> multipolar but unstable world order.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Changing Geopolitical Dynamics<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Emerging Strategic Gains:\u00a0<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Russia has benefitted<\/strong> from increased energy revenues due to global supply disruptions and shifting geopolitical focus.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>China has accelerated the process of <strong>de-dollarisation<\/strong> by promoting yuan-based energy trade and projecting diplomatic restraint.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Strategic Vulnerabilities<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Gulf countries such as <strong>Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates<\/strong> have faced direct security threats, revealing the limitations of external security guarantees.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The broader region, including <strong>India<\/strong>, has experienced <strong>economic instability <\/strong>due to disruptions in energy supply chains.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Implications for India<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Energy Security Vulnerability:<\/strong> Nearly <strong>50%<\/strong> of India\u2019s crude oil imports pass through Hormuz, making it a strategic chokepoint. The blockade led to:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Increased dependence on <strong>Russian crude imports.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Higher LNG imports <\/strong>from the US.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Domestic inflationary pressures<\/strong>, especially affecting household energy consumption.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Diplomatic Ambiguity:<\/strong> India maintained strategic silence on US-Israeli strikes. While this reflects <strong>realpolitik considerations,<\/strong> it risks undermining India\u2019s claim as the<strong> \u201cvoice of the Global South.\u201d<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Strategic Constraints:<\/strong> India demonstrated short-term adaptability through <strong>diversification<\/strong> of energy sources and <strong>fiscal measures <\/strong>like fuel tax cuts.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>However, its limited geopolitical leverage became evident in shaping outcomes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why India Must Act as a Global Architect?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>India aspires to be the <strong>voice of the Global South,<\/strong> which requires both moral clarity and strategic action.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Passive diplomacy may <strong>erode India\u2019s credibility<\/strong> in shaping global norms and institutions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>India\u2019s historical legacy of <strong>non-alignment and strategic autonomy<\/strong> provides a strong foundation for leadership in a multipolar world.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The current crisis offers India an opportunity to <strong>transition from a balancing power to a shaping power.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Strategic Priorities for India<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Pursue Proactive Diplomacy:<\/strong> India must articulate clear positions on violations of international law and sovereignty. It should actively engage in conflict resolution and peace-building initiatives.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Strengthen Energy Security:<\/strong> India must diversify its energy basket by increasing investments in renewable energy sources.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Lead Global South Cooperation:<\/strong> India must leverage platforms like the <strong>G20 and BRICS<\/strong> to advocate for equitable global governance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Build Regional Stability Frameworks:<\/strong> India must enhance its engagement with West Asia through economic partnerships and diplomatic initiatives.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It should strengthen maritime security cooperation in the Indian Ocean Region.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Concluding remarks<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The present global crisis represents a defining moment in international relations. The weakening of existing institutions has created a <strong>leadership vacuum <\/strong>in global governance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>By adopting a <strong>proactive and principled approach<\/strong>, India can contribute to building a stable, inclusive, and rules-based global system.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/opinion\/columns\/shashi-tharoor-writes-a-new-world-order-needs-a-credible-architect-india-must-claim-that-role-106388\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>IE<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><strong> Context <\/strong><\/p>\n<li class=\"ms-5\"> The ongoing West Asian conflict triggered by \u201cOperation Epic Fury\u201d has exposed deep vulnerabilities in the global order and raised a critical question regarding India&#8217;s credibility as an architect of a new world order. <\/li>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><strong> Crisis in the Existing Global Order <\/strong><\/p>\n<li class=\"ms-5\"> The conflict has highlighted the failure of existing international institutions, particularly the United Nations, in preventing escalation. <\/li>\n<li class=\"ms-5\"> Military interventions by major powers have undermined the principles of sovereignty and non-intervention enshrined in the UN Charter. <\/li>\n<li class=\"ms-5\"> The role of NATO has also come under strain, with internal divisions weakening collective security mechanisms. <\/li>\n<p><a href=\" https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/current-affairs\/16-04-2026\/india-global-order \" class=\"btn btn-primary btn-sm float-end\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":15,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[21],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-71685","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-current-affairs"],"acf":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/71685","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/15"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=71685"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/71685\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":71688,"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/71685\/revisions\/71688"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=71685"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=71685"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=71685"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}