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Putin's Call for 'Polyphonic' World Aligns with Modi’s Vision for Global South

13:53, 9 November 2024

Sangeeta Yadav

The world is shifting from a multipolar to a 'polyphonic' order, stressing the need for inclusivity and ensuring all voices are heard in global governance, Russian President Vladimir Putin said at the Valdai Discussion Club.

Sputnik

Russian President Vladimir Putin’s goal of a 'polyphonic' world order resonates with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision for Global South inclusivity in institutions like the United Nations, geopolitical experts say.

The shift from a multi-polar to a polyphonic world is crucial for countries in the Global South, which have been marginalised despite their growing economic and geopolitical influence, retired major general Dr Shashi Bhushan Asthana told Sputnik India.

"The multipolarity and polyphonic world will go along together. In multipolar world, it’s crucial that all voices are heard especially those from smaller nations in the Global South," Asthana stressed. "Inclusive growth, peace, and humanitarian development require both multipolarity and polyphonic approach."

The concept of a polyphonic world is based on the historical context of global power structures, Asthana pointed out.

After World War II the world was largely bipolar, dominated by the United States and the Soviet Union, he recalled.

Following the collapse of the USSR, the world entered a unipolar era with the US as the dominant power. But the rise of nations including India, China, and Brazil has led to a multipolar world order, Asthana said.

He explained that a truly polyphonic world cannot exist without multipolarity.

"A global system that balances power while giving equal weight to all voices — whether from the US, China, or emerging powers like India and Brazil — can foster more equitable global solutions," Asthana stressed.

Putin's call for a polyphonic world order could bolster India’s bid for a permanent UN Security Council, Reshmi Kazi, geopolitical expert and professor of Political Science at Jamia Millia Islamia university, told Sputnik India.

"Both leaders advocate for a restructured international system that values the contributions of all nations, particularly those historically marginalised in global discussions," Kazi said. "This alignment reflects a broader trend towards recognising the importance of diverse voices in shaping a more equitable world order."

Putin spoke at the plenary session of the 20th annual meeting of the Valdai International Discussion Club in Sochi, Russia, on Thursday.

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