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Iran, US, AI: 2026 to Severely Test Indian Foreign Policy Amid Global Turmoil

The risky escalations in a matter of weeks in early 2026 have added to the challenges New Delhi faces in navigating unfavourable global geopolitics.

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Moneycontrol•06-03-2026, 13:52

Iran, US, AI: 2026 to Severely Test Indian Foreign Policy Amid Global Turmoil

•2026 poses unprecedented challenges for Indian foreign policy, comparable to the entire 1990s decade, requiring a structural revamp.
•A dangerous neighborhood sees escalating projectile wars: Israel-US vs. Iran, Pakistan-Afghanistan tensions, and potential for conflict near Indian shores.
•Unfavorable global geopolitics include strained US-India ties, Russia's war impacting Europe relations, and persistent structural issues with China.
•India faces intricate challenges in securing access to critical technologies like AI, space, and semiconductors amidst global tech supremacy contestations.
•New Delhi must reimagine its foreign policy structure, increase diplomatic strength, infuse expertise, and form sectoral plurilateral blocs to navigate these complex issues.

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