In a critical moment for the G7 given the current geopolitical challenges, when the world is intensely polarised, German chancellor Olaf Scholz’s invitation to PM Modi at this year’s summit in Germany demonstrated India’s recognition of being a leading provider of global solutions and a decisive player in global conversations. 


However, India’s position on the Ukraine crisis, which do not align with the G7 has not downplayed the global narrative of India’s importance at this summit. But can India strike a real balance in its engagement with both the West and the Kremlin while ensuring its multi-polarity stance and strategic autonomy?  

India’s growing presence in the Indo-Pacific, and continuous engagement in the G7, as a regular invitee can it be seen as an entry to the G10 club?

The Russia-Ukraine war was the focal agenda on this year’s BRICS. How did India-China contention play out?

India and the ASEAN, Rajnath Singh In Vietnam, Taiwan as a flashpoint and more.

Tune into this latest episode of Ideas Factory podcast on PolicyPod with Nagma Sahar, Senior Fellow at ORF and Harsh Pant, Director of Studies and Head of Strategic Studies Programme at ORF for the entire analysis.