Dehradun, Aug. 17 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 80th Independence Day speech from the Red Fort represents a significant shift in India's grand strategy. Moving away from traditional globalisation, the address outlines a roadmap to protect India against a post-globalisation world order marked by conflict, weaponised supply chains, and rapid technological disruption.
The strategic core of the speech is structured around "Shakti Ki Saptadhara" (Seven Streams of Strength). This framework aims to achieve the Viksit Bharat 2047 vision through deep internal security reforms and comprehensive geopolitical self-reliance. The speech signals a shift toward a non-compromise national security posture, moving away from a purely reactive defence poli...