Jaishankar Urges 'Goldilocks' Path in US-China Rivalry

India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar called for a "Goldilocks scenario" in global power dynamics, urging a middle path between the US and China. Speaking at the Munich Leaders Meeting, he said emerging and middle powers are pursuing self-reliance, strategic hedging, and pragmatic partnerships rather than rigid alliances. He noted flexible groupings like BRICS are shaping a new multipolar architecture.