India’s Role in Transforming the Global South and Shaping Rules: Insights from IN Report

When it comes to the Global South, India’s role is to facilitate transformation without imposing hegemony, as highlighted in a recent report. The aim is to establish a cooperative framework that empowers Southern producers, shippers, and regulators, enhancing both dignity and competitiveness. The report emphasizes the importance of India guiding the Global South in drawing its own map, moving away from following paths set by others. ‘That is the playbook India must now carry to every platform of the Global South—from BRICS to IORA, from BIMSTEC to the India–Africa Forum Summit. The time to lead is now,’ states the report by India Narrative.