India must focus on military diplomacy if it aspires to become a global power

The role of the Armed Forces to support India's foreign policy has been very clear, but how can Indian diplomacy better integrate the military into policy making. The global standing and politics is still more about military power, and less about rules-based international order. Like with the big village bully, the other nations have to adjust and accommodate the more powerful. The military power does flow from economic and technological capabilities. Effectively the military power strengthens the diplomatic positions. The US has been able to call the shots globally because of its military presence and power. How does India manage…