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In a world increasingly shaped by geopolitical volatility, trade rivalries, and ideological competition, India possesses a civilizational asset no other Asian power can claim: it is the birthplace of Buddhism. At a time when China is actively shaping narratives, infrastructure, and influence across Asia, India’s most strategic long-term response does not lie in mimicry of hard power. Instead, India can consolidate soft power rooted in Buddhist philosophy, institutions, and transnational networks, projecting influence through ethics, culture, and dialogue.
The most practical manifestation of this vision would be the creation of a Buddhist diplomatic network across Asia—a flexible, non-confrontational group of Buddhist and Buddhist-...
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