India’s External Affairs Minister says warfare has fundamentally changed, vows strategic autonomy via broad partnerships

External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar addressed recent changes in warfare. He said the nature of warfare has undergone a fundamental transformation in recent years. The shift reflects new technologies and evolving threat landscapes. Jaishankar emphasized India’s response will be to keep as many productive relationships as possible. He highlighted the importance of balancing ties with multiple partners. The goal, he said, is to preserve India’s strategic autonomy. Maintaining diverse partnerships is intended to safeguard national interests. He indicated this approach will guide India’s foreign and defence policy going forward.