“India’s Voice at the G7: Diplomacy in Disorder”, India Narrative, November 14, 2025
“When External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar arrived in Ontario for the G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting, it was not another ritual of global diplomacy. His presence carried the quiet weight of a world in transition, where India has begun to act as a bridge between power centres that no longer move in step. For India, it was a moment to reaffirm its role as a credible voice in a divided world. For Canada, it was an opportunity to host a dialogue that reflected the turbulence of our times and the uncertainty surrounding global institutions.
Held under Canada’s presidency, the G7 meeting unfolded amid visible geopolitical flux. The United States is re-examining its approach to protectionism, defence burden-sharing and even the future of multilateralism. Across Europe, political fatigue and internal divisions have eroded consensus on Ukraine. In the Middle East, the war in Gaza continues to test both moral clarity and diplomatic endurance. Against this unsettled backdrop, foreign ministers gathered in the Niagara region on 11–12 November to deliberate on issues that remain both urgent and unresolved.
Foreign Minister Anita Anand framed the meeting as a reaffirmation of dialogue and cooperation. Her emphasis on inclusion reflected an effort to hold together a coalition struggling to speak in one voice. The agenda covered peace in Ukraine, stability in the Middle East, supply chain resilience, critical minerals, maritime security and the Indo-Pacific. Beneath this broad canvas lay an anxiety about the fading unity that once defined Western leadership…….”
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