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India, now the world’s most populous country and its fifth-largest economy, has experienced remarkable growth over the past decade. However, it faces substantial challenges, particularly in job creation for its expanding workforce, with around 40 percent still reliant on agriculture. Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government has launched numerous development and social welfare programs, but not all have gained traction. Obstacles persist in fully harnessing the country’s potential and meeting the expectations of its youthful population.

In addition to economic hurdles, India grapples with serious security threats from its neighbors, China and Pakistan. Tensions remain high among these three nuclear-armed nations along disputed borders in the Himalayas, leading to military confrontations. New Delhi is also increasingly wary of China’s assertive policies aimed at containing India’s influence in the region. Relations with Pakistan are strained due to ongoing conflicts in Kashmir and cross-border terrorism. Because of these security challenges, India has been aligning more closely with the United States, Japan and Australia through strategic defense and trade while maintaining ties with rivals like Russia and Iran. This approach to foreign policy strives to lift a significant portion of the Indian population into the global middle class as New Delhi faces a fragmenting geopolitical landscape.

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