The European Union (EU) over the years got transformed and reflects a good case study of Unity in diversity. India has also shown its maturity in reflecting its diversity in an integrated and united manner. Hence, the EU and India have shown similarities in managing the diversity. The EU is also in the process of churning its internal contradictions and looking for a reliable, responsible and trustworthy partner and hence the EU has shown a deeper connection to work with India on a member of pertinent important areas including security and defence. There are lot of convergences between the EU and India on security and defence related issues – write Dr. Arvind Kumar, Professor and Head, Department of Geopolitics and International Relations, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal and Dr. Malgorzata Bonikowska, President, Centre for International Relations in the publication.

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