| Abstrakt: |
The strengthening of the relationship between India and Africa has yielded mutual benefits and has opened up new vistas of cooperation. Given the evolving global order and the growing traction of China in Africa, this article examines the potential for New Delhi to become a significant player in the region, considering the opportunities and limitations of the India-Africa partnership. This article presents the argument that the disparity in capabilities between New Delhi and Beijing, along with Africa's strategy of 'hedging', may hinder India's progress in achieving its broader objectives of seeking to expand its footprint across the globe. In particular, even with its reputation as a 'vishwaguru' and a 'vishwa bandhu', India may lack the capability to significantly woo African countries to support its stance on 'hard' security issues. Worryingly, the lack of robust 'people-to-people' connections further limits India's ability to expand its influence on the African continent. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
