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<ArticleTitle>Swinging for Self-help: India__ampersandsignrsquo;s Quest for Resilience in a Fragmented Global Order</ArticleTitle>
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<FirstName>Manasi</FirstName>
<LastName>Singh</LastName>
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<DOI>https://doi.org/10.47362/EJSSS.2026.7108</DOI>
<Abstract>The reverberations caused by the ongoing wars in Ukraine and Iran and the widening rift between the US and China have added to the geopolitical turbulence. Given the economic and technological interdependence, even great powers can__ampersandsignrsquo;t make everyone dance to their tune. Navigating this complex maze, the rising powers have emerged as crucial swing states with their growing economic clout and diplomatic influence. Through their pragmatic, coalition-building skills, they are beginning to shape the global landscape while preserving their strategic autonomy. Multialignment thus has become a preferred modus operandi for these countries to find their way in a fragmented global order. This paper discusses India__ampersandsignrsquo;s expanding outreach towards diverse set of players to maximise benefits as well as generate meaningful collective action on pressing issues of global governance. It is recalibrating its foreign policy by investing in selective and issue-based partnerships on critical areas pertaining to trade, energy, environment, health, technology etc. It remains committed to the cause of reformed multilateralism and leading Global South__ampersandsignrsquo;s advocacy for a more inclusive solutions to transnational challenges. At the same time, in an uncertain environment, India is not shying away to swing between the West and the Rest.</Abstract>
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<Keywords>India,Global Order,Great Power Competition,Geopolitics,Swing State</Keywords>
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