In 2026, the global landscape is defined by what experts call "geoeconomic confrontation." The romanticized era of "globalization for all" has been replaced by a highly strategic, calculative international relations (IR) model where trade, technology, and sustainability are not just policy areas, but the primary levers of national power.

The speakers also talk about The "One Nation, One Subscription" (ONOS) initiative—often referred to as the "one journal" policy—is a landmark move by the Government of India to democratize access to global research. As of January 2026, the program is in its second year of active implementation.

The core idea is simple: instead of individual universities paying high fees for the same journals, the government pays a single, massive national subscription fee, making these resources free for all students and researchers in government-funded institutions.

Closing Remarks

Sachin Chaturvedi, Vice Chancellor, Nalanda University, Bihar

Harsh V. Pant, Vice President, Observer Research Foundation, New Delhi