Somewhere India lost the plot with the African Union: Ambassador Gurjit Singh
Former Indian envoy Gurjit Singh argues that India has neglected its strategic relationship with the African Union by focusing too heavily on bilateral ties. He suggests that the cancellation of recent summits and a lack of institutional engagement have weakened India's influence in the region.
Why it matters
India's diplomatic strategy in Africa is shifting, and critics argue that ignoring the African Union as a collective body undermines long-term geopolitical goals.
Former Indian envoy to the African Union (AU) and a key thinker who conceptualised the India-Africa Forum Summit series of meetings has said that India’s plans regarding the AU did not go as planned and that New Delhi “lost the plot” with the AU. In a conversation with The Hindu , Mr. Singh explained that over the past decade, India has prioritised bilateral government-level exchanges in Africa which undermined the ties with the powerful African Union.
The article presents a critical analysis from a diplomatic expert while maintaining a balanced reporting style.
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