During the 15th Annual Convocation of the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Raipur, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar praised India's resilience in overcoming recent global challenges, including conflicts in West Asia and the COVID-19 pandemic. He stated that India has emerged as one of the top five economies, attributing this success to a decade of progress and societal optimism. Jaishankar emphasized that the global order is undergoing significant structural changes, with shifting power dynamics among nations. He warned that advancements in technology, military capability, and resources have intensified global competition, leading to an environment where everything is increasingly leveraged or weaponised. To address these challenges, he called for stronger national capabilities to reduce dependence on other countries, advocating for trusted partnerships and diverse sourcing where necessary. Jaishankar concluded by encouraging the graduating students to leverage their access to technology and globalization to contribute to India's growth in this era of transformation.