All Things Policy What Davos Means for India and the World
Jan 27, 2026
Manoj Kewalramani, chair of the Indo-Pacific Programme at Takshashila and China researcher, offers sharp geopolitical analysis. He discusses Davos’ unusual tone and what leaders’ blunt statements signal. He assesses Mark Carney’s rupture claim, India’s stance on alignment, prospects for an EU-India trade-security deal, and how markets and politics constrain extreme policies.
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Middle Powers Seek Pragmatic Realignment
- Mark Carney's speech signals middle powers seeking autonomy amid great power coercion.
- Manoj Kewalramani says India practices multi-alignment to diversify partners and reduce risk.
Transition, Not Rupture
- The world is transitioning, not rupturing, into a new, chaotic order.
- Manoj emphasizes great power rivalry with neither side able to fully remake institutions or norms.
Pursue Pragmatic India–Canada Ties
- India and Canada should pursue pragmatic engagement across areas like human capital and technology.
- Manoj says recognition of mutual interests facilitates less judgmental, more cooperative ties.