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Will India's recent diplomatic gains translate into lasting global influence?
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What happened
India has taken a more visible role in international forums in recent years, hosting major summits and positioning itself as a voice for the Global South. Translating diplomatic visibility into lasting structural influence, such as permanent representation in key global institutions, has historically proven to be a slower and more contested process than hosting successful events.
What the evidence says
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India has hosted and participated prominently in several major international summits in recent years.
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India has actively positioned itself as a representative voice for developing and emerging economies in global forums.
What's unclear
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Structural changes like permanent seats on key international bodies require broad multilateral consensus that has historically been slow to achieve.
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