The World's Toughest Foreign Policy? India's Balancing Act Explained | The Buffer Zone #9

How does India maintain strong ties with the United States, continue buying oil and weapons from Russia, compete with China, work with Europe, strengthen relations with the Middle East, and still call itself strategically autonomous?

In this episode of The Buffer Zone, we break down India's unique foreign policy and explain why it's often described as one of the most complex balancing acts in global politics. We explore the history behind India's strategic autonomy, its relationships with the world's major powers, and the challenges it faces as geopolitical tensions continue to rise.

As the global order becomes increasingly divided, can India keep balancing between competing powers, or will it eventually have to choose a side?

Tune in as we unpack one of the most fascinating foreign policy strategies shaping today's world.

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