Explaining the Slow Evolution of the India–European Union Relationship: Structural, Normative, and Geopolitical Dimensions Introduction Despite the formalization of a “strategic partnership” in 2004 and shared normative commitments to democracy, multilateralism, and rule of law, the India–European Union (EU) relationship has evolved gradually and episodically, often falling short of its declared strategic ambitions. While both … Continue reading To what extent do structural asymmetries, normative divergences, and geopolitical priorities contribute to the slow evolution of the India–European Union relationship, and what conditions must be met for the partnership to attain the depth and coherence characteristic of a strategic alliance?