What 'strategic autonomy' means and why world leaders are embracing it

Summary

The article explains the concept of "strategic autonomy" — a term increasingly used by world leaders (from Europe, India, Canada, France, Turkey) to describe a foreign policy approach focused on maintaining leverage and the ability to say 'no' to major powers like the U.S., rather than pursuing complete self-sufficiency or isolation. It clarifies that strategic autonomy is about preserving independence and maneuverability in international relations, not withdrawal from global engagement.