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## Summary
The program "Perspective" reflects on India's foreign policy achievements and challenges in 2024 and looks ahead to 2025. Key achievements include managing the fallout from political instability in neighboring countries like Bangladesh, and standing its ground against China's assertiveness at the border, particularly in the context of the Line of Actual Control (LAC). The discussion emphasizes India's pragmatic and outcome-oriented approach, balancing relationships with various global powers while prioritizing national interests.  The speakers highlighted the importance of maintaining strategic autonomy and cultivating friendships across the globe, especially in the Gulf region, while navigating complex relationships with China, Russia, and the United States.

## Key points
- India successfully managed the fallout of political instability and leadership change in Bangladesh, maintaining border security and advocating for the rights of minorities.
- India has adopted a firm stance against China's attempts to alter the status quo at the border, sending a clear message that it will not tolerate territorial encroachment.  High-level dialogues have restarted after a gap of 5 years.
- India has managed its relationships with both Russia and Ukraine, advocating for peace and positioning itself as a potential mediator in the conflict.
- India has successfully navigated the complexities of US presidential elections, maintaining a neutral stance and building relationships with officials from both parties.
- India's foreign policy is increasingly focused on maximizing national interests without aligning with any particular bloc, while providing leadership to the Global South.
- The Gulf region is strategically important to India for energy security, remittances, infrastructure development, and cultural connectivity.
- India's vision is to become a "Chakravarti," striving for all-round development and demonstrating leadership on the global stage.
- Challenges include instability in neighboring countries, the outcome of the US presidential election, and maintaining peace and tranquility along its borders.

## Technical terms
- **[[Line of Actual Control (LAC)]]**: The de facto border between India and China.
- **[[Global South]]**: A term used to refer to countries with developing or less developed economies, often located in the Southern Hemisphere.
- **[[Strategic Autonomy]]**: The ability of a country to make its own foreign policy decisions without being unduly influenced by other powers.
- **[[Chakravarti]]**: A Sanskrit term referring to an ideal universal ruler who governs justly and promotes the welfare of their people.
- **[[H1B Visas]]**: A non-immigrant visa that allows U.S. employers to temporarily employ foreign workers in specialty occupations.
- **[[PLA]]**: People's Liberation Army, the military of China.
- **[[Salami Slicing]]**: A strategy of gradually acquiring territory or advantages piece by piece.
- **[[Bipolarity and Multipolarity]]**: Bipolarity is a distribution of power in which two states have the majority of economic, military, and cultural influence internationally or regionally. Multipolarity is a distribution of power in which more than two nation-states have nearly equal amounts of military, cultural, and economic influence.
- **[[Sovereign Fund]]**: A state-owned investment fund composed of money generated from a government's savings.

## Conclusion
India's foreign policy in 2024 was marked by pragmatic decision-making, assertive diplomacy, and a commitment to promoting peace and stability in the region and beyond. As India looks ahead to 2025, it will need to navigate a complex and uncertain global landscape while prioritizing its national interests and working towards its vision of becoming a leading global power.