Shashi Tharoor writes: India’s test in 2026 will be to remain, in a world of fissures, a bridge Shashi Tharoor Copyright © 2026 The Indian Express [P] Ltd.

Shashi Tharoor writes: India’s test in 2026 will be to remain, in a world of fissures, a bridge The phenomenon of interdependence without trust continues. India has shown that the path forward is not to retreat from the world, but to engage with a clear vision that prioritises national interest without abandoning global responsibility India’s test in 2026 will be to remain, in a world of fissures, a bridge From the vantage point of New Delhi, 2025 was the year India truly tested the resilience of its ‘multi-alignment’ strategy, proving that a nation can indeed be a ‘friend to all’ while remaining beholden to none. shashi tharoor https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/shashi-tharoor-writes-indias-test-in-2026-will-be-to-remain-in-a-world-of-fissures-a-bridge-10449171/?utm_source=Express_Newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=newsletterid-30,newslettername-ie-opinion-daily,itemposition-1, January 1, 2026 07:56 AM IST Copyright © 2026 The Indian Express [P] Ltd.