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In a recent article for The Sunday Guardian Live, Lord Marland, Chairman of the Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council, highlighted the shifting dynamics of global leadership, emphasising India’s emerging role as a champion of the Global South.

India’s vision, as articulated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, promotes a free and open Indo-Pacific, grounded in democracy, commerce, and national sovereignty. This perspective aligns with the Commonwealth’s values, presenting a unique opportunity for India to enhance its leadership within this diverse community.​ He further noted that the Commonwealth, comprising 56 nations, could serve as a robust alternative to initiatives like China’s Belt and Road Initiative, fostering development while respecting national sovereignty and economic freedom

“For India, a leadership role in a revitalised Commonwealth, based on shared economic interests, would provide the perfect pretext for building relationships with partners new and old,” Lord Marland stated.

As the largest economy within the Commonwealth, India is strategically positioned to strengthen ties with both longstanding and emerging partners across Africa, the Pacific, and the Caribbean. Such engagement not only counters growing external influences but also propels collective growth and development among member nations.​

Read the full article here.