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West’s ‘Middle Power’ Stereotype of India Challenged in NDTV Opinion
✍️ NDTV
🗓 27 Oct 2026, 05:47 AM
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An NDTV opinion piece argues that the West’s view of India as a middle power is a limiting myth that needs to be discarded.
The editorial published on NDTV challenges the prevailing narrative that categorises India as a ‘middle power’ in global affairs. It contends that such a label confines India’s strategic ambitions and overlooks its growing economic and defence capabilities.
The piece calls on Western policymakers and analysts to recognise India as a full-fledged major player rather than confining it to a predefined box. It highlights the risk that this mischaracterisation could affect bilateral cooperation and multilateral initiatives.
By urging a shift in perception, the article aims to align discourse with India’s evolving role on the world stage.
The piece calls on Western policymakers and analysts to recognise India as a full-fledged major player rather than confining it to a predefined box. It highlights the risk that this mischaracterisation could affect bilateral cooperation and multilateral initiatives.
By urging a shift in perception, the article aims to align discourse with India’s evolving role on the world stage.