With India's GDP surpassing that of the United Kingdom and its fifth-largest economy in the world, there is growing demand for a permanent seat on the UN Security Council. India** not only firmly believes that it should assume more international responsibilities, but also actively works towards it. However, after six applications, India failed to become a permanent member of the Security Council, which led India to consider a more radical approach, even withdrawing from the United Nations and establishing a "new United Nations" with India at its center.
India's path to normalcy began many years ago, but no substantial breakthrough has yet to be made. India** has high hopes for becoming a permanent member of the Security Council, believing that it is the only way for the country to rise and enhance its international status. However, permanent membership in the Council is not easy to come by, and involves the adjustment of the world political landscape and the rebalancing of the international balance of power.
India is about to embark on its seventh attempt to submit its application for permanent membership to the United Nations. This time, India has the support of several key powers in the application, including the United States, the United Kingdom, France, and others. The statements of these countries have injected new impetus into India's path to "normalization". However, there are still serious challenges to achieving this goal.
The United States, Britain, and France have all expressed their support for the reform of the Security Council and are willing to see the number of members expanded to better reflect the trend of multipolarization in the world. The United States advocates the expansion of the membership of the Security Council and hopes that the new permanent members will no longer have the "one-vote veto", which means that the Council's decision-making will be more inclusive.
This position is a positive signal for India and an indication of the international community's expectation that India will play a greater role in the Council. However, it has also put India to the test of being more active and responsible in its domestic and foreign affairs and international affairs.
Russia has become a key supporter, which is of great importance to India. Russia's support has both political and economic considerations. In the context of Western sanctions against Russia, Russia seeks cooperation with India, especially in the energy sector. India's becoming a permanent member of the Security Council will provide more diplomatic support to Russia and will also help promote relations between the two countries.
However, for India, Russia's support also needs to be treated with caution. In the past six applications, the five permanent members have not unanimously supported India, and the road to "normalization" is full of twists and turns.
Reform of the Security Council is a complex and serious issue. Under the UN Charter, India needs the support of not only the five permanent members, but also more than two-thirds of the 193 UN member states. This means that India needs to win the support of at least 129 countries, which is a difficult task in the international arena.
The reform of the Security Council aims to better reflect the diversity of today's world, but the competition of interests of all parties and the complexity of the international political landscape make the process difficult. India needs to deftly respond to the dynamics and enlist the support of more countries to become an agent of reform rather than a passive recipient.
India's Governor S Jaishankar said that the amount between India and Russia will exceed $50 billion this year, gradually becoming more balanced and sustainable. However, the data also shows some problems. India's imports to Russia far exceed exports to Russia, creating a huge ** deficit. This may mean that Russia's support for India is more driven by economic considerations.
In the current complex international situation, India needs to assess the situation and respond flexibly. While safeguarding national interests, it is also necessary to play a constructive role in international affairs.
India's challenges are not limited to Security Council reform, but also to multiple dimensions of international affairs. Cooperation between China and India is growing steadily, but India's role in foreign affairs and international affairs still needs to be adapted. At a time when the international situation is complex, India needs to formulate a more flexible strategy, and the dual goals of promoting the development of international affairs through cooperation and safeguarding the country's image and interests will be an important step in future development.