Is India Truly Friendless? Why Does No One Stand with India in Times of Need?
Is India Truly Friendless? Why Does No One Stand with India in Times of Need?
India is the world’s largest democracy, a rapidly growing economy, and a rising power in global geopolitics. Yet, during crises, India often appears to stand alone without reliable allies. Why is India perceived as friendless?
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Over-dependence on self-reliance: India’s historical policy of non-alignment prevented it from building long-term alliances.
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Dual diplomacy: Maintaining close ties with both the US and Russia creates trust issues for many nations.
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Troubled neighborhood: Almost every neighbor – Pakistan, China, Nepal, Sri Lanka – has disputes with India.
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Transactional relationships: Many countries trade with India, but hesitate to stand by it during conflicts.
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Nationalist approach: India often projects “we can handle it alone,” which reduces the need for allies.
👉 Thus, India may be strong strategically, but it has not been able to build dependable friendships in the international arena.
The real question is – should India change its foreign policy to build true allies, or is standing alone its greatest strength?