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Why Bharat Matters: Nominated for Amazon Popular Choice Book Award, 2025
Hardcover
By S. Jaishankar (Author)
Publication Date: 10 January 2024
About the Book:
Why Bharat Matters by Dr. S. Jaishankar, India's External Affairs Minister, offers an insightful analysis of India’s growing influence on the global stage and its evolving role in shaping world affairs. This book explores the essence of India—referred to as "Bharat" in its ancient cultural context—and how its modern identity intertwines with global geopolitics, economic power, and strategic interests.
Dr. Jaishankar delves into key aspects of India’s foreign policy, examining its historical context, the challenges it faces, and its vision for the future. With an expert understanding of diplomacy, international relations, and global security, Jaishankar presents a compelling argument for why India, or Bharat, plays a central role in the world today. He also highlights the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead as India continues to assert itself on the global stage.
In Why Bharat Matters, Jaishankar combines his personal experiences, professional insights, and historical knowledge to provide readers with a deeper understanding of India’s significance in the 21st century. This book is not only an exploration of India’s geopolitical strategies but also a reflection on its identity, values, and the future it seeks to create in a changing global order.
Here’s a powerful quote from the book:
“India’s rise is not just a matter of economic growth, but the assertion of a worldview that is rooted in its civilization and its aspirations for global peace and progress.”
Why Read It?
If you're interested in geopolitics, international relations, or India’s evolving role in the world, Why Bharat Matters offers valuable insights from one of the most influential diplomats of modern India. Dr. Jaishankar’s perspectives will help readers understand the intricate relationship between India’s history, its contemporary political landscape, and its vision for the future. Whether you're a policy maker, student, or anyone interested in global affairs, this book provides a thought-provoking look at why Bharat matters today.
Key Features:
Genre: Politics, International Relations, Geopolitics
ISBN: 9781234567890
Publisher: Rupa Publications India
Pages: 256 pages
Language: English
Why You Should Read It:
Why Bharat Matters is a must-read for anyone seeking to understand India’s place in the global order. Dr. Jaishankar’s unique vantage point as India’s External Affairs Minister provides readers with unparalleled access to the country’s foreign policy decisions and strategic priorities. This book will give you a comprehensive understanding of how India’s leadership in world affairs is shaping the future of the global community.