Srinagar, June 4 -- Multi-alignment is not a doctrine. It is a habit we must test. Evidently, Delhi loves a good phrase, "Strategic autonomy", rolls it off the tongue like Darjeeling tea. It sounds wise, mature, non-aligned 2.0. But remember phrases do not protect borders. Prudent and pragmatic policy does. After watching the last few months of Indian diplomacy, I am forced to ask, is our strategic autonomy working, or have we drifted into diplomatic isolation? Let us be blunt. Neutrality is not a viable strategy for a country with 1.4 billion people, 4 trillion USD economy and two hostile nuclear neighbours. No major country is neutral - US, China, Russia, Europe, Japan. Why is India bent on walking alone? You need friends, partners and ...