Raghu Gururaj

India today seeks a larger international role. It champions Global South concerns, advocates reform of global governance institutions and argues that its size, economy, and demographics justify a greater voice in world affairs. These aspirations are not unreasonable, but the question is whether the foundations of its national power are keeping pace with them. When the United States invaded Iraq, India stayed out. When Afghanistan collapsed, India watched from the sidelines.

They are built through factories, research laboratories, universities, logistics networks, and competitive firms. India’s challenge is therefore not merely geopolitical. It is developmental.

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