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Jaishankar Charts ‘Goldilocks’ Path for Middle Powers

Indian Foreign Minister P. S. Jaishankar said that amid the US‑China rivalry, middle and emerging powers should pursue a “Goldilocks” approach, avoiding extremes. He explained that the ideal balance means neither being too hot nor too cool, and that such a stance can be achieved through convergence and collaboration. Jaishankar noted that many middle powers are already diversifying and de‑risking their economies, security, and supply chains to build resilience. He highlighted examples of cooperation, such as the Indo‑Pacific Quad, the India‑Middle‑East‑Europe Connectivity Corridor, and the International North‑South Transport Corridor. The minister also mentioned the BRICS grouping as a platform where several nations feel their collective voice is stronger than acting alone. According to Jaishankar, the evolving architecture of partnerships will allow emerging and middle powers to collaborate with both the United States and China without direct conflict of interests. The speech underscored that a reasonable degree of convergence, rather than perfect alignment, is sufficient for countries to work together in the current geopolitical climate.

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The essential points

  1. 01Jaishankar proposes a “Goldilocks” strategy for middle powers amid US‑China rivalry
  2. 02Middle powers are diversifying economies, security, and supply chains to reduce risk and build resilience
  3. 03Cooperation examples include the Indo‑Pacific Quad, India‑Middle‑East‑Europe Connectivity Corridor, and International North‑South Transport Corridor
  4. 04BRICS is cited as a platform where collective voice outweighs individual influence
The full brief

Indian Foreign Minister P. S. Jaishankar said that amid the US‑China rivalry, middle and emerging powers should pursue a “Goldilocks” approach, avoiding extremes.

He explained that the ideal balance means neither being too hot nor too cool, and that such a stance can be achieved through convergence and collaboration. Jaishankar noted that many middle powers are already diversifying and de‑risking their economies, security, and supply chains to build resilience. He highlighted examples of cooperation, such as the Indo‑Pacific Quad, the India‑Middle‑East‑Europe Connectivity Corridor, and the International North‑South Transport Corridor.

The minister also mentioned the BRICS grouping as a platform where several nations feel their collective voice is stronger than acting alone. According to Jaishankar, the evolving architecture of partnerships will allow emerging and middle powers to collaborate with both the United States and China without direct conflict of interests. The speech underscored that a reasonable degree of convergence, rather than perfect alignment, is sufficient for countries to work together in the current geopolitical climate.