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India has long championed a foreign policy rooted in strategic autonomy—an approach that prioritizes sovereignty, non-alignment, and independent decision-making over formal alliances or geopolitical bloc politics. This doctrine, deeply rooted in India’s post-colonial identity and Cold War experience, has earned the country a reputation as a responsible power, reluctant to
International
Amid shifting global geopolitics, Belgium has expressed a strong interest in strengthening its defense partnership with India. The push for deeper cooperation comes as Belgium advocates for Europe’s strategic autonomy in the defense sector, signaling a move towards reducing reliance on traditional allies. Belgium’s Focus on Strategic Autonomy Belgium has emphasized