India
Federal parliamentary republic
India leans hardest toward Democracy, Order and Protectionist.
The 12 axes, with receipts
Federal union of states with a strong centre.
The world’s largest democracy, with concern about press and opposition freedom.
Internet shutdowns, sedition and anti-terror laws.
Pursues "strategic autonomy" between the great powers.
Nuclear-armed, with a volunteer army.
Twenty-two scheduled languages amid a rise of Hindu nationalism.
Large state sector; inheritance tax abolished in 1985.
Liberalised since 1991 but still heavily regulated.
"Self-reliant India" policy and high tariffs.
Secular constitution with growing Hindu nationalism in politics.
The Supreme Court declined to allow same-sex marriage in 2023; abortion legal.
Moon landings and an expanding nuclear programme.
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