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Jaishankar: US-China Rivalry Creates 'Goldilocks Scenario' for Emerging Powers
- •External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar described the US-China rivalry as a "Goldilocks scenario" for emerging and middle powers.
- •He stated that this rivalry allows these nations to diversify and de-risk their economic and security interests.
- •Jaishankar emphasized that the competition should be at the "right temperature" – neither too hot nor too cold.
- •The remarks were made at the Munich Security Conference's Munich Leaders Meeting in New Delhi.
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External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar stated that the rivalry between the United States and China creates a "Goldilocks scenario" for emerging and middle powers. He noted that these powers are looking to diversify and de-risk their economic and security interests while keeping the rivalry at the right temperature—neither too hot nor too good.
S Jaishankar has emphasized that the future of the world order is moving visibly and structurally toward multipolarity. He noted that the era of big countries establishing sweeping spheres of influence has ended because no single nation possesses overall hegemony across all domains.
Jaishankar asserted that peace and tranquillity in the border areas are a fundamental prerequisite for maintaining good relations with China. He explained that the state of the frontier and border security will naturally dictate the overall health and stability of bilateral ties.
