India

Christophe Jaffrelot reviews “The India Way: Strategies for an Uncertain World” by Dr S. Jaishankar

By Christophe Jaffrelot

India’s External Affairs Minister Dr S. Jaishankar is an unusual combination of diplomat, politician, and public intellectual. “The India Way” articulates his vision of India’s strategic choices.

The mythology of a rising Asia…and how America can make a difference

By Vasuki Shastry

The mythology of a rising Asia is not entirely accurate. This is because much of the regional economic growth has been accompanied by worsening social outcomes. However, as the Biden administration asserts a renewed US focus on the region, these worsening social outcomes provide a strong opportunity for engagement.

Why India’s COVID-19 crisis could spell global economic catastrophe

By Nitya Biyani

India was projected to lead a surge in emerging-market growth this year. How much will its second-wave crisis impact the global economy?

State of the Order: Assessing April 2021

The State of the Order breaks down the month's most important events impacting the democratic world order.