In a new Security Nexus perspective titled The Illusion of Going It Alone, DKI APCSS Professor Shyam Tekwani examines India’s enduring pursuit of strategic autonomy and the growing tension between its ambitions and capabilities. He argues that while India seeks to balance partnerships with independence, autonomy without sufficient military, economic, and technological strength risks becoming a liability rather than a strength.

Read the full article: The Illusion of Going It Alone by Professor Shyam Tekwani.

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