Why the World’s Largest Democracy Won’t Back Ukraine
Inside the globe’s most awkward diplomatic puzzle.
In some ways, India’s in-between posturing is historically familiar. After all, during the Cold War, it led the global Non-Aligned Movement of countries that chose not to side with either the United States or Soviet Union. But the country has also tried to position itself as a defender of democracy against authoritarian nations in recent years. By sitting on the sidelines of the Ukraine conflict, India may be showing it’s not a reliable ally in that battle. https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2022/03/russia-ukraine-india-china-democracy-quad.html