Global Organizations
India's voice in the multilateral order.
1
G20
"Premier forum for international economic cooperation."
Way Forward
Using G20 to champion 'Global South' concerns.
2
United Nations
"Pursuit of permanent seat in UNSC."
Way Forward
G4 Alliance (India, Brazil, Japan, Germany) push for reforms. Text-based negotiations.
3
ASEAN
"Central pillar of Act East Policy."
Way Forward
Digital payment integration (UPI in Singapore). Maritime security cooperation.
4
SCO
"The Asian NATO? Balancing interests in Central Asia."
Way Forward
Use SCO to stabilize Afghanistan and check radicalization. Avoid it becoming an anti-West bloc.
5
BRICS
"Voice of the Global South. Counterweight to G7."
Way Forward
Focus on NDB lending and local currency trade settlement.
6
Quad
"Force for Global Good in Indo-Pacific."
Way Forward
Institutionalizing Quad. Expanding agenda to connect with ASEAN.
7
SAARC
"Regional body held hostage by India-Pak rivalry."
Way Forward
Unlikely to revive soon. BIMSTEC is the practical alternative.
8
BIMSTEC
"Bridge between South Asia and SE Asia."
Way Forward
Early conclusion of FTA. Focusing on Bay of Bengal Blue Economy.
9
WTO
"Fighting for Fair Trade & Food Security."
Way Forward
Permanent solution for Food Security (Peace Clause is temporary).
VishwaDrishti • International Relations Module