# Indian Vice President's strategic global vision > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/indian-vice-presidents-strategic-global-vision > Updated: 2026-10-12T12:13:40.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2. Vice President CP Radhakrishnan has emphasized the necessity of international cooperation and strategic positioning to address modern global challenges. Initially, speaking at the ‘International Strategic Engagement Program’ (IN-STEP), Radhakrishnan called for continuous dialogue and strategic cooperation to manage shifting security environments. He noted that traditional security concerns now intersect with technology, artificial intelligence, energy security, and climate change, suggesting that the ‘Global South’ plays a vital role in shaping international discourse. Subsequently, addressing the National Defence College, the Vice President articulated India’s ambition to become a leading global power. He clarified that this goal is intended to ensure sovereignty and prevent other nations from dictating terms, rather than to achieve dominance. He outlined five national priorities, including safeguarding territorial integrity and preserving India’s democratic character, while aligning national policy with the ‘Viksit Bharat @ 2047’ vision. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-12: India aims for global power status to ensure sovereignty, says Vice President Radhakrishnan Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan stated that India seeks to become a global power to ensure its sovereignty and prevent other nations from dictating terms, while emphasizing international cooperation. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/india-aims-for-global-power-status-to-ensure-sovereignty-says-vice-president-radhakrishnan ### 2026-09-25: Vice President CP Radhakrishnan calls for global strategic cooperation Vice President CP Radhakrishnan urged global cooperation and strategic engagement to tackle modern security challenges, including AI, climate change, and maritime security, at the IN-STEP program. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/vice-president-cp-radhakrishnan-calls-for-global-strategic-cooperation --- Cite as: Indian Vice President's strategic global vision. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/indian-vice-presidents-strategic-global-vision