Need to have sober conversations: Jaishankar on changing nature of geo-politics

A mix of ideologies, identities and history with business, politics and strategy can create a very "potent cocktail" and need of hour is to have sober conversations, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Monday while talking about changing dynamics of geo-politics globally. Addressing a conference, he said few years have demonstrated a growing capacity of India to contribute to global discourse and make a difference to international outcomes.

"We significantly shaped connectivity debate at a time when world was still confused. And backed that up with a plethora of projects, including in our immediate neighbourhood," he said.

Jaishankar said India's single-minded campaign against terrorism has brought that issue into sharp focus in key world forums, including at G-20.

"Where maritime security is concerned, India has emerged as a key player, especially in Indian Ocean," he added.

Talking about key challenges globally, external affairs minister said that after generation of extolling virtues of globalisation, world is facing polarised debates on so many issues.

"t only has landscape become more difficult but very articulation of interests has come under challenge. Competition is t just among states but often within m, reflecting tension between older order and emerging one," he said.

"When ideologies, identities and history mix with business, politics and strategy, it can create a very potent cocktail. But need of hour remains more sober conversations," Jaishankar said.