India charts its own course: Rishi Sunak

Former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak addressed a panel discussion in New Delhi, shedding light on the increasing ability of nations like India and Gulf countries to shape the global order independently, without always aligning with either the United States or China. The former prime minister highlighted the shift away from rule-based and multilateral frameworks that once defined the global economy, resulting in heightened geopolitical uncertainty and danger.

China's rise presents a significant new challenge to the US across economic, military, and technological domains, Sunak noted, emphasizing that countries such as India are now charting their own course and may not always agree with either the US or China. Concerned about the surge in global conflicts, Sunak expressed worry over the 61 state-based armed conflicts currently underway, citing the unprecedented number as a cause for alarm.