G-20 host India taps soft power as it champions new world order

India is hosting the G-20 this year, and is looking to use the meetings to amplify its influence over developing economies in the Global South. India is prioritizing issues such as debt relief, reform of multilateral institutions, and assistance for low- and middle-income countries. India is also seeking to use soft power by championing issues important to struggling nations. China is the obvious rival, but India doesn't want to be constrained by the US and its allies.

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