At a forum, the American scholar Mearsheimer and the Indian moderator made a statement.
It has sparked a wide range of heated discussions.
During the dialogue, the two had an in-depth discussion on the international status of the current world powers.
When it came to India, the two sides had different views, and Mearsheimer's words made the host even more speechless.
So what exactly did he say?
An in-depth look at India's international standing and challenges
Mearsheimer.
Not a closed-door scholar.
He regularly participates in public debates, expresses his opinions, and is adept at backing up his views with clear and rigorous logic.
In the forum of the "Bharat Summit 2024".
Moderator: Parki Sharma.
Dressed in a bright sari with a smile on her face.
Mearsheimer, an American political scientist sitting across from him, threw a sharp question:
"Professor, what do you think of the current world order, and what role does India play in this?"
Mearsheimer pondered for a moment and then replied:
The world is moving towards multipolarity, but the real powers are still limited.
The United States, China and Russia, which dominate the global stage. India, on the other hand, has the potential to become a great power, but it still faces many challenges.
Not to be outdone, Sharma asked:
"So how do you think India should respond to these challenges, and what role can India play in regional issues such as conflicts in the Taiwan Strait?"
Mearsheimer shook his head slightly.
Said:
"India needs to be cautious. When dealing with relations with neighboring powers, it is essential to maintain balance.
As for the conflict in the Taiwan Strait, I believe that India should not be directly involved, but should play a constructive role through diplomatic means. ”
Mearsheimer was even more blunt.
Despite its large population, India still faces many challenges in its economic development and social stability.
He even said bluntly,
The conversation between the two is gradually coming to an end in a relaxed and happy atmosphere.
Behind this dialogue is the complex reality of India as a rising power.
On the one hand, India has abundant natural resources and a large population base, and has the potential to become a world power.
On the other hand, India is also facing many challenges such as uneven economic development and prominent social problems.
As Mearsheimer put it in the conversation:
"India is a big country with ambitions, but it takes wisdom, courage and patience to achieve this dream. ”
India is indeed on the rise
Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India has achieved remarkable rise in recent years as an economic powerhouse in the global spotlight.
The data shows that India's GDP has maintained strong growth in recent years.
For example, in the first three quarters of 2023, India's nominal GDP grew by 6.1% year-on-year, and even reached a growth rate of 7.1% at market prices, demonstrating the resilience and vitality of its economy.
India has a huge population, with the rise of the middle class.
Its consumer demand is growing, especially in sectors such as automobiles, real estate, and consumer goods.
The huge market size and growing spending power have provided a solid foundation for the rise of the Indian economy.
This is due to the promotion of infrastructure construction and investment attraction strategies.
India is committed to enhancing the competitiveness of its manufacturing sector and building a global supply chain hub through policy support and investment.
A series of successful manufacturing cases.
Automobiles, electronics, and textiles all demonstrate the strength and potential of India's manufacturing sector.
India has also made significant progress in the field of science and technology.
Its space technology research started in the early 60s of the 20th century, and now a relatively complete space technology development and application system has been formed.
India's satellite communications and remote sensing technology is at the forefront of the world, providing services to domestic and foreign users.
Many Indian companies and technical talents occupy an important position in the global technology field, driving India's rise on the global technology stage.
India's position on the international stage is also rising.
U.S.-China relations and India-U.S. cooperation risks
"I don't care about the so-called democratic freedom pretense in the West. ”
During the conversation, Mearsheimer also confessed, "I only care about practical interests. For me, that's the only starting point for policymaking. ”
Mearsheimer's remarks have always provoked people to think deeply.
His realist ideas, although to a certain extent, challenged traditional theories of international relations.
But it also provides us with a new perspective on how to understand this complex and ever-changing world.
In these uncertain times.
We need to be like Mearsheimer and keep a clear head.
They have different interpretations of Mearsheimer's views.
One scholar agreed with Mearsheimer's views on India-US relations:
"He pointed out the potential risks behind the Indian-US cooperation, which is very insightful. ”
India needs to realize that cooperation with the United States is not without a cost.
At some point in the future, India could be the next target of the United States.
There are also scholars who are critical of Mearsheimer's remarks:
"His views are too pessimistic and ignore the common interests and possibilities of cooperation between countries.
In this era of globalization, the degree of interdependence between countries is increasing.
Write at the end
Returning to Mearsheimer's rhetoric itself, his idea of realism is controversial, though.
In these times of uncertainty and challenges.
Like Mearsheimer, we need to be sober, pragmatic and perceptive in analyzing and responding to various international situations and issues.