India is no longer a regional power — it is emerging as a decisive force in the new world order. This in-depth analysis explores India’s strategic autonomy, China challenge, Global South leadership, and its rise as an independent global power in a rapidly shifting geopolitical landscape.

The Indian Ocean has become the silent battlefield of the 21st century. This newsroom debate breaks down the rising tension between India, China, and global powers — and explains what it means for the future of the Indo-Pacific.