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The India Way: Strategies for an Uncertain World
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ISBN
978-9390163878
Followed byWhy Bharat Matters 

The India Way: Strategies for an Uncertain World is a 2020 book by Indian politician and author S. Jaishankar who serves as the Minister of External Affairs of the Government of India.[1] This is his first book where he discusses India's geopolitical strategy since independence along with India's historical statecraft, the impact of colonization, and the country's journey towards rediscovering its unique identity in the global arena.

Synopsis

"The India Way: Strategies for an Uncertain World" by Jaishankar provides a comprehensive analysis of India's geopolitical strategy since independence. The book delves into India's historical statecraft, the impact of colonization, and the country's journey towards rediscovering its unique identity in the global arena. Jaishankar discusses India's economic, political, and security calculations, shedding light on past alignments and their implications.

He emphasizes the need for India to navigate the complexities of a multipolar world and outlines potential policy responses to address contemporary challenges. Through a blend of history, tradition, and modern realities, Jaishankar positions India as a significant player on the world stage, offering valuable insights for students of modern Indian strategy and policymakers globally.[2]

Reception

Positive

In a review for

C Raja Mohan praised the book for sparking much-needed debate about Jawaharlal Nehru's foreign policy. He further added that the book will help readers break away from the perspective that everything Indian foreign leadership did in the past was the correct choice for that moment"[3]

The New Indian Express hailed the book calling it a well-timed collection of essays that delves into India’s foreign policy initiatives, underscoring pivotal moments.[4]

Negative

Writing for The Asian Age, editor Indranil Banerjie stated, the book is invaluable, but not reader-friendly—calling it a textbook on government foreign policy, instead of a juicy thesis on Bharat.[5]

External links

References

  1. ^ "The external affairs minister's new book covers the emerging global order". Hindustan Times. 2020-10-23. Retrieved 2024-03-13.
  2. ISSN 0973-3248
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  3. ^ "C Raja Mohan writes: Jaishankar's new book questions Nehru's foreign policy, sparks much-needed debate". The Indian Express. 2024-01-03. Retrieved 2024-03-12.
  4. ISBN 978-1-349-44245-4
    , retrieved 2024-03-12
  5. ^ "Book Review: Textbook on government foreign policy, not juicy thesis on Bharat". The Asian Age. Retrieved 2024-03-12.
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