The world of two super powers has ceased to exist. Now researchers note that the world is multi-polarized. Some researchers think that China is more likely to take the place of the USA in several years (Rachman 2011). Some think that the world will remain multi-polarized where countries will have to cooperate (Nowak 2008).
However, all researchers agree that the world is changing. Countries which were regarded as outsiders several decades ago acquire leading positions. India is one of these countries. Admittedly, the new order affects the world as well as each country in particular.
It is necessary to note that many countries including India adopted Western ways at some point of their history. This brought them to the international arena. Thus, India is now becoming one of the most influential countries in the world. The country has become a part of the global economy (Feigenbaum 2010).
Of course, the country has become a part of geopolitical relationships. For instance, India is often seen as an US ally (Rachman 2011). The USA is interested in India’s development which can be a kind of counterpoise to China’s growth. It is but natural that the ties between the USA and India are growing stronger (Feigenbaum 2010). These ties are manifested in different areas: economic, political and even military.
The USA has been the country that spent a lot on military development (Feigenbaum 2010). Now China and India become the rivals of the USA in this ‘rating’. Notably, this development is quite beneficial for the USA as India is the country’s ally in the region. India also has its strategic partners in the region. Thus, Pakistan and Afghanistan are these allies. The long-lasting conflicts between the countries have not been solved, but the countries became strategic partners in certain fields.
Thus, India adopts democratic (western) ways. The political situation in the country confirms that India chooses western approaches. There have been numerous upheavals and riots (Pant 2008). There even were numerous attacks. Different political forces have tried to achieve certain goals. Nonetheless, the country managed to overcome those difficulties to focus on its development and growth.
It is important to note that India is now playing an important role in the region. The support of the USA has enabled the country to develop rapidly. Of course, India has certain influence on such countries as Afghanistan and Pakistan. Undoubtedly, it affects China as well.
In fact, India is majorly regarded as a rival to China which starts playing a very important role in global economy and politics. India is the country which prevents China from becoming the single super power in the region and one of the most influential countries in the world.
It is also necessary to note that economies of the two countries just like any other country in the world have many ties. The financial crises of the recent decades have shown that now all countries are parts of a single system (Rachman 2011). Now international relationships are based on understanding that changes in some part of the world will inevitably cause changes in the rest of the world. India is one of the illustrations of this trend.
Thus, growth of China has led to various changes in the world arena. The USA is losing its leading position as China as well as other former outsiders is a rapidly growing economy. At the same time, India’s development prevents China from becoming a leading power in the region, as well as in the rest of the world.
Reference List
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Nowak, W. 2008. “The challenges of the new world order.” Spiegel Online International. Web.
Pant, Harsh V. 2008. “Will Kashmir protests and terrorism thwart India’s global ambitions.” Yale Global Online. Web.
Rachman, G. 2011. “Think again: American decline.” Foreign Policy. Web.