India's diplomatic and academic leaders gathered at the Aravalli Summit 2025 to chart the nation's trajectory toward 2047 amid shifting global power structures. Jawaharlal Nehru University's School of International Studies hosted the two-day conference marking its 70th anniversary in partnership with the Ministry of External Affairs.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar emphasized India must navigate a multipolar environment while positioning itself as a global pole. He addressed challenges from supply chain concentration to technology weaponization and stressed prioritizing national interests above traditional diplomatic balance.
JNU Chancellor Kanwal Sibal warned of managed disorder in international relations fueled by the United States. He cited China's economic rise and territorial disputes with India as critical considerations for strategic planning.
Vice Chancellor Santishree D Pandit described the summit as an effort to develop India-centric narratives bridging tradition with contemporary challenges. Shishir Priyadarshi of Chintan Research Foundation noted India's growth from 3 percent of global output at independence to over 7 percent today as the world's fourth-largest economy.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar emphasized India must navigate a multipolar environment while positioning itself as a global pole. He addressed challenges from supply chain concentration to technology weaponization and stressed prioritizing national interests above traditional diplomatic balance.
JNU Chancellor Kanwal Sibal warned of managed disorder in international relations fueled by the United States. He cited China's economic rise and territorial disputes with India as critical considerations for strategic planning.
Vice Chancellor Santishree D Pandit described the summit as an effort to develop India-centric narratives bridging tradition with contemporary challenges. Shishir Priyadarshi of Chintan Research Foundation noted India's growth from 3 percent of global output at independence to over 7 percent today as the world's fourth-largest economy.
