India's response to global crises exposes deep dependence on foreign supply chains, raising doubts about its strategic autonomy and multialignment strategy. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2026/03/23/world/indias-multialignment-strategy-at-risk/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #commentary #worldnews #india #indianeconomy #supplychains #iran #china #us #trade
Threats abound to India’s traditional geopolitical role

At a time when supply-chain security has become sacrosanct, New Delhi continues to depend on allies, partners and adversaries alike for critical goods.

The Japan Times
"multialignment" works until two of your suppliers are at war with each other and both expect you to pick a side. India's supply chain exposure is the cost of the strategy working too well for too long.