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This paper assesses the EU-India strategic partnership launched in 2004 which has thus far only made modest achievements and, according to the author, needs a thorough rethink. The author emphasizes that both sides must reset cooperation and base it on a more realistic footing centered on common interests – economic cooperation, global governance, development cooperation and defense. He then contends that the resumption of free trade negotiations and more frank dialogue on contentious issues is necessary in order to utilize the partnership’s potential. Lastly, he suggests the Poland may use this strategic drift to revitalize bilateral cooperation and play a more active role in reviving EU-India dialogue.