While some countries do indeed unilaterally sacrifice their international partnerships in misguided pursuits of national interests just like some unilaterally sacrifice their national interests in misguided pursuits of international ones, the example set by India under External Affairs Minister Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar’s stewardship proves that a balance can be struck so long as a state’s strategists are visionary and pragmatic enough to do so.
Trust a brainy South Indian diplomat to steer India towards multipolarity! His predecessor was incompetent. Good article, Andy boy.