Opinion

In 1980s John Gerard Ruggie explains multilateralism is coordination among three or more than three nations on the basis of generalized principle of conduct.

With the escalation of tensions in the Middle East and the outbreak of military confrontations linked to the war with Iran, India finds itself facing a delicate diplomatic test of its ability to manage its complex network of international relations in one of the world’s most sensitive regions—a region of paramount strategic importance to its economic and security interests.

In the 21st century, diplomacy is no longer confined to traditional political negotiations or formal state relations. The world has entered a new era where innovation, Medical science, entrepreneurship, and ethical leadership are shaping international cooperation.

The once wealthy Gulf States with huge oil reserves have turned into nothing but a target for Iranian strikes because of the US military bases they host. The conflict in the Middle East continues to escalate and is getting worse each week after the US and Israel launched wide-ranging strikes on Iran, resulting in the assassination of Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Khamenei, on 28 February.

While global attention focuses on military conflicts, U.S.-led tariffs, sanctions, and strategic interventions since 2021 have subtly pressured India’s trade, energy security, and industrial competitiveness, highlighting the urgent need for strategic resilience and diversified partnerships.

In the wee hours of January 3rd, 2026, the United States of America launched huge military strike under the operation named “Absolute Resolve” against Venezuela successfully capturing President Nicholas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores. The so-called “successful operation’’ involves months of military deployment in the Venezuelan sea for what the US terms as “counter narcotics” operations.

The world caught a rare glimpse of Ursula von der Leyen, taking a centre stage at Kartavya Path while European Military marched in New Delhi, the capital of India amidst the grandeurs of the Republic Day celebration on January 26, 2026. India warmly welcomed its chief guests António Luís Santos da Costa the President of the European Council and Ursula von der Leyen, European Commission Chief on the occasion of 77th Republic Day in 2026.

The United States often projects India as a key strategic partner in the 21st century, especially within the framework of the Indo-Pacific and efforts to counterbalance China. Official statements highlight shared democratic values, expanding defense cooperation, and growing economic ties.

His Eminence Sheikh Abu Bakr Ahmed, the Grand Mufti of India, has passionately endorsed India’s resolute position at the United Nations, championing the establishment of an independent Palestinian state.