India's rise to prominence in recent years, especially after its successful hosting of the G20 summit in 2023, has attracted widespread attention from the international community. A long-debated question has been whether India is poised to become a superpower. This article will continue to delve into India's ambitions and the possibilities and challenges of achieving this goal.
India was hailed as a "superpower" by AU Chairman Azali Assoumani after the G20 summit. However, whether this praise is exaggerated, and whether India** is exaggerated, is a matter of careful consideration.
In his words, the AU Chairman said: "India is the world's fifth superpower......It is a superpower in terms of population and is now ahead of China. This accolade may be based more on the size of India's population than on the overall strength of other areas. India** used the method of the title party to render this evaluation in the form of "India is far ahead of China", which triggered a carnival in India.
However, we need to examine the veracity of this accolade and whether the rendering of it is in line with objective facts.
India has indeed achieved remarkable results on a number of fronts. As the world's fifth-largest economy, it has a nuclear power, and has successfully landed on the moon, etc., these are all manifestations of India's emergence in international affairs. However, to become a true superpower, India needs to face a series of real-world challenges.
First, there are still social problems such as poverty, inequality, education and health in the country. Social contradictions, such as caste system and religious conflicts, are also serious issues that India needs to address. This makes India's definition of a global superpower appear to be lacking in substance.
Despite its strong performance in the services sector, the pharmaceutical industry, information technology and film, India has a place in international affairs, but it is not enough to make it a true superpower. To achieve greater international impact, India needs to achieve comprehensive sustainable development at home, address social issues, increase GDP per capita, and strengthen cooperation with other countries.
The successful hosting of the G20 summit is another important achievement for India in the international arena. However, this is also seen by some as a "face project". In anticipation of the G20, India has carried out large-scale urban renovation, clearing slums, monkeys, and even tying up tens of thousands of stray dogs. This series of measures has given India's cities a new look in a short period of time, but it has also raised some doubts.
Such a "face-saving project" can add luster to the country's image in the short term, but in order to truly become a superpower, India needs to focus more on long-term domestic development, rather than just staying under the surface of prosperity.
The international community has maintained certain expectations for India's rise, especially since major powers such as the United States and Russia have stepped up their support for India for their own interests. However, this has also brought with it some skepticism. Whether India really has global influence beyond that of other major powers, and whether its internal problems can be effectively resolved, are the focus of attention of the international community.
Becoming a superpower is not achieved overnight and requires long-term and persistent efforts. India needs to be clear about its development goals, formulate a sound strategic plan, and have enough self-confidence to face external expectations and pressures. A pragmatic, thoughtful attitude is essential in this process.
India's dream of becoming a superpower is on full display on the international stage, but there are still many challenges to achieve it. Through objective and rational analysis, we have seen a series of achievements in the economic, scientific and technological and international affairs of India, but we are also aware of the severe test posed by domestic problems and the global situation. If India is to truly become a superpower, it needs more internal and external balance, a pragmatic and progressive development attitude, and a clear plan for the future. It's a long and winding road, and it's a great goal that deserves India's efforts.