All Things Policy Sectoral Plurilateralism to Overcome Geopolitical Coercion
Feb 13, 2026
Arindam Goswami, staff research analyst at the Takshashila Institution, outlines sectoral plurilateral blocs as hedges against geopolitical coercion. He discusses forming focused coalitions where India is indispensable. Topics include pilot DPI and AI alliances, a Tropic Arc space consortium, and a phased roadmap to scale select blocs into strategic influence.
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Why Alliances Matter Now
- Global supply chains and specialized technologies make isolation unrealistic for rising powers like India.
- India needs alliances to secure access to technology, capital, and resilient trade routes.
Build Sectoral Plurilateral Blocs
- Form small, sector-focused plurilateral blocs rather than broad multilateral alliances to get clear agendas and quick progress.
- Use these pilot blocs as building blocks for deeper integration and geopolitical hedging later.
Follow A Three‑Phase Roadmap
- Start with three pilot blocks in areas where India is strong and partners have urgent needs, then scale what works.
- Treat phases sequentially: pilot, expand successful blocks, then convert into geopolitical influence over time.