New Delhi, March 5 -- Finnish President Alexander Stubb, during his keynote address at the Raisina Dialogue 2026 on Thursday, highlighted India's rising global influence, calling it a model for strategic autonomy and proactive international engagement, stating that Europe has "been taught a lesson by India that passivity is not a strategy".

Praising India for not isolating itself despite not being part of a formal alliance, amid New Delhi's evolving geopolitical role, President Stubb underscored India's proactive engagement in world affairs and the importance of strategic autonomy in an era marked by shifting alliances and rising global competition.

He highlighted India's diplomatic clout, noting that New Delhi's influence stems from it...