Episode 295: India's Strategic Autonomy and Multialignment Approach in 2025 with Dominic Bowen

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In a world where geopolitical camps are hardening, India continues to play by its own rules on the world stage. It buys oil from Russia, deepens technology and security ties with the US, while trading extensively with China and positions itself as a voice for the Global South – all while tensions simmer across its border, protectionism is on the rise and global power balances shift in an increasingly fractured world. What does strategic autonomy look like in 2025? And can India keep engaging everyone without choosing sides? I’m joined by a familiar voice, Dominic Bowen, the host you are used to listening to on this podcast, to discuss India’s multi-alignment strategy and its broader regional and global impacts.

The International Risk Podcast brings you conversations with global experts, frontline practitioners, and senior decision-makers who are shaping how we understand and respond to international risk. From geopolitical volatility and organised crime, to cybersecurity threats and hybrid warfare, each episode explores the forces transforming our world and what smart leaders must do to navigate them. Whether you’re a board member, policymaker, or risk professional, The International Risk Podcast delivers actionable insights, sharp analysis, and real-world stories that matter.

Dominic Bowen is the host of The International Risk Podcast and Europe’s leading expert on international risk and crisis management. As Head of Strategic Advisory and Partner at one of Europe’s leading risk management consulting firms, Dominic advises CEOs, boards, and senior executives across the continent on how to prepare for uncertainty and act with intent. He has spent decades working in war zones, advising multinational companies, and supporting Europe's business leaders. Dominic is the go-to business advisor for leaders navigating risk, crisis, and strategy; trusted for his clarity, calmness under pressure, and ability to turn volatility into competitive advantage. Dominic equips today’s business leaders with the insight and confidence to lead through disruption and deliver sustained strategic advantage.

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Chapters

1. Introduction (00:00:00)

2. India's evolution over the past couple decades (00:01:36)

3. Cold War non-alignment to today's multi-alignment (00:03:03)

4. Can India maintain "equal closeness with all nations" today (00:05:24)

5. Multialignment risks and opportunities (00:08:36)

6. India-US dynamics and tariffs (00:13:33)

7. India-China dynamics (00:16:05)

8. India-Russia dynamics (00:19:39)

9. India-China-Russia shifting alliances (00:22:41)

10. Domestic politics and democratic backsliding (00:25:00)

11. How India is changed under PM Modi (00:27:25)

12. Where India is heading (00:30:30)

13. Conclusion and Final Thoughts (00:33:37)

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