IndiaThe article examines the contradiction in the maritime strategy envisioned by diplomat KM Panikkar and its relevance to modern India's foreign policy. It highlights how Panikkar's ideas, particularly his emphasis on controlling ocean space and forming alliances with great powers, are invoked to justify India's current focus on the Indo-Pacific region. However, the article points out that India's current approach, seeking partnerships like the Quad without openly challenging China, contradicts Panikkar's advocacy for formal alliances. The piece suggests that while Panikkar's legacy is used to legitimize India's maritime ambitions, it conflicts with India's broader policy of 'strategic autonomy.'
Bias read (Center): While the article discusses a politically charged subject related to India's foreign policy and its historical intellectual foundations, it presents a balanced critique rather than overtly favoring one ideological stance. It explores both the influence of Panikkar's ideas and their contradictions in
