If Europe Wants to Survive, It Must Bet on India

 If Europe wants to survive, it must do with India what the U.S. once did with China.


The world is moving towards a G-2.
A U.S. China duopoly.
Both would rather face one big rival than balance many small ones.

Europe fears being left behind.

The answer?
Invest in India.
Make India prosperous.
Use India as the bridge to the Global South.

Good news is things are already in the right direction. Just need to be paced up a little.

FTA, New Rafale deal etc have progressed considerably.

India's BRICS presidency next year may even see a few european countries being invited.

Another interesting aspect is that while USA and China are quite homogenous in a way, India and Europe thrive on their plurality.

That shared strength is what makes the partnership natural.

If Europe bets on India’s rise, it secures its own future too.

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