The Economic Times

India, Gulf gain room to manoeuvre as US-China rivalry reshapes world, says former UK PM Rishi Sunak

Rishi Sunak stated that countries such as India and Gulf nations are shaping global orders independently. He emphasized the increasing geopolitical uncertainty as these nations do not always align with the US or China. Sunak expressed concern over the rise in armed conflicts worldwide since World War II, noting 61 active conflicts currently. The discussion took place at the Bloomberg New Economy Forum 2026 in New Delhi.