NAVIGATING NEW HORIZONS: KEY DRIVERS AND CHALLENGES IN THE EVOLUTION OF INDIA-EU RELATIONS IN THE 21ST CENTURY

The evolution of European Union relations (EU) in the 21st

century represents an important dynamic in the context of a

rapidly evolving global landscape characterized by changing

power balances, economic interdependence and

multifaceted cultural exchanges. India and the EU face a

multitude of contemporary challenges, including climate

change, global security threats and economic volatility,

requiring a robust commitment framework in response to

these complexities. In this backdrop, the strategic partnership

between India and the EU gains importance, shaped by

interconnected economic, political and cultural factors which

not only underlie their cooperation, but also delimit the

contours of their evolution relationship.