Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has strengthened its position in power with recent resounding victories in elections in three central states. For Modi, this victory will not only help him pursue his development strategy, but also hopefully bring India to powerInternationalOn the stage, it has become a great power on an equal footing with major powers such as China and the United States. However, while India is inInternationalIndia's status and influence have risen, but India's lack of diplomatic power still limits its ambitions.
After Modi came to power in India, the country was inInternationalThere has been a significant improvement in status and influence. India overtook China to become the world's most populous country in April this year, according to the United Nations. At the same time, India'sEconomyThe total also surpassed the United Kingdom and came to fifth place in the world. The number of people andEconomySize is a measure of a countryComprehensive national strengthimportant indicators, and the growth of these indicators makes India inInternationalThe status on the stage is constantly rising.
However,Comprehensive national strengthThis growth does not mean that India's diplomatic power is comparable to that of major powers such as China and the United States. Although Modi has strengthened his diplomatic power through plans to increase the number of diplomats, it takes time for the number of diplomats to grow, and it will take a decade or even decades for good diplomats to grow. In addition, there is an urgent need to improve the language skills of Indian diplomats. The lack of diplomatic performance and instability have led to diplomatic turmoil between India and some countries from time to time, which further highlights the inadequacy of India's diplomatic strength.
India's lack of diplomatic strength is mainly manifested in two aspects: the number of diplomatic personnel is insufficient, and the language skills are insufficient. Compared to the United States and China, India now has only about 1,000 diplomats, far less than the number of these two major countries. India's diplomatic efforts have not been fully carried out due to a shortage of diplomatic personnel, thus limiting the growth of India's diplomatic strength.
In addition, language skills are also one of the most important skills required for diplomats, yet the number of diplomats with good language skills in India is very limited. Improving language skills also requires time and professional training. These problems limit the possibility of a greater breakthrough in India's diplomatic field.
The instability and turmoil in India's diplomatic relations with the United States in recent years illustrate India's lack of diplomatic strength. In the case of a recent assassination, the United States accused India of orchestrating the incident that strained relations between the two countries. However, if Indian diplomats had been more aware of the crisis and public relations, and had communicated with the US side in advance, the matter might not have escalated into such a complex diplomatic issue. The inadequacy and instability of India's diplomacy make India's relations with other countries prone to volatility.
By contrast, China's diplomacy has been firm and stable. China has not only been able to safeguard its own legitimate and legitimate interests, but has also always maintained a posture of neither humility nor arrogance in the game with the United States and other major powers. China's diplomatic power has not only effectively safeguarded its national interests, but also enhanced China's diplomatic capabilitiesInternationalStatus and influence. Unlike India, China's diplomacy is inInternationalStrong strength and ability have been demonstrated in society.
Although India is inInternationalstatus andComprehensive national strengthbut its lack of diplomatic power limits its potential to become a true power. The lack of diplomatic staff and language skills have prevented India from carrying out its diplomatic work adequately, making it difficult to match that of major powers such as China and the United States. In contrast, the firmness and stability of China's diplomacy demonstrate the strength of its diplomatic power and enhance China's diplomatic strengthInternationalStatus and influence. Given India's lack of diplomatic strength, its ambitions and goals are still far from being realized.