Why Bharat Matters

Dr. S. Jaishankar

Abstract

In the 75+ years of its glorious existence, India has stood tall like David against the doubts and criticisms of millions of Goliaths. Even in the testing times of questionable stability in the first quarter of the 21st century, the nation has drawn lessons from its civilizational history and proven its capability. The nation, known for its diversity, has, however, one avenue—its foreign policy—where India embodies the popular idiom "united we stand strong."

Describing the making of India’s foreign policy, Dr. Jaishankar presents the book Why Bharat Matters? as an elucidative explanation of India’s positioning in the complicated global order, marked by tensions in various regions and the volatility in US-China relations.