External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar declared at Raisina Dialogue 2026 that the Global South stems from common histories of colonization and imperialism, reinforced by solidarity like India’s vaccine exports during COVID.
Multipolarity Irreversible
Jaishankar asserted the end of “big deals” among dominant powers, with multipolarity now permanent, leading to temporary compacts on specific issues rather than overarching dominance. He stressed multilateralism can coexist with multipolarity, urging adaptation without weakening the latter.
Global West Differentiation
While the Global West was once culturally and strategically unified, internal rifts now create differentiation, contrasting the emotional and cultural bonds of the Global South. India’s pandemic aid exemplified Global South reality, proving it’s “for real” with shared values.
