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The Illusion of Going It Alone

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the illusion of going it alone

In a new Security Nexus perspective titled The Illusion of Going It Alone, DKI APCSS Professor Shyam Tekwani examines India’s enduring pursuit of strategic autonomy and the growing tension between its ambitions and capabilities. He argues that while India seeks to balance partnerships with independence, autonomy without sufficient military, economic, and technological strength risks becoming a liability rather than a strength.

Read the full article: The Illusion of Going It Alone by Professor Shyam Tekwani.

The full linked article was researched and written by the author. This post includes only a summary and imagery generated with the assistance of artificial intelligence, which were reviewed and edited by DoD personnel to ensure appropriateness and compliance with DoD policies and guidance.

From APCSS | by Portal Manager | 05 Sep 2025

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Security Studies , Indo-Pacific security, India foreign policy, strategic autonomy, China-India relations, India defense policy, India global power, India alliances, Quad India, Indian military capacity, India strategic partnerships
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