Bharat: Redefined Geopolitically In a world of shifting alliances, emerging powers, and geopolitical complexities, Bharat stands at a crossroads, poised to redefine its role and influence on the global stage. "Bharat: Redefined Geopolitically" is a groundbreaking book that explores the dynamic interplay of politics, economics, culture, and geography that shapes Bharat's position in the world. At its core, this book seeks to unravel the complexities of Bharat's geopolitical landscape and shed light on the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead. Drawing on a wealth of research, analysis, and firsthand insights, "Bharat: Redefined Geopolitically" offers a comprehensive examination of Bharat's strategic imperatives, regional dynamics, and global aspirations. The book begins by delving into the historical foundations of Bharat's geopolitical identity, tracing its evolution from ancient civilizations to modern nationhood. It explores the enduring legacies of Bharat's cultural heritage, spiritual traditions, and philosophical insights that continue to shape its worldview and interactions with the world. From there, the book examines Bharat's strategic imperatives in the 21st century, considering factors such as security challenges, economic opportunities, and diplomatic engagements. It analyzes Bharat's strategic partnerships with key regional and global players, exploring how these alliances shape Bharat's geopolitical calculus and influence its decision-making processes. One of the key themes explored in the book is Bharat's emergence as a leading global power in the 21st century. It examines Bharat's economic rise, technological prowess, and diplomatic engagements, highlighting how these factors contribute to Bharat's growing influence and stature on the world stage. However, the book also delves into the challenges and complexities that Bharat faces in navigating the global geopolitical landscape. From border disputes and regional rivalries to economic disparities and social tensions, Bharat grapples with a myriad of issues that impact its security, stability, and prosperity. Moreover, "Bharat: Redefined Geopolitically" goes beyond mere analysis to offer bold insights and policy prescriptions for Bharat's future trajectory. It explores innovative approaches to diplomacy, economic development, and regional cooperation that can help Bharat realize its full potential and become a leading force for peace, stability, and prosperity in the region and beyond One of the unique features of the book is its emphasis on Bharat's soft power and cultural diplomacy as tools for enhancing its geopolitical influence. It explores Bharat's rich cultural heritage, vibrant democracy, and diverse society as sources of strength and resilience that can help Bharat forge deeper connections with other nations and peoples. Throughout the book, the voices of Bharat's youth are prominently featured, providing fresh perspectives and innovative ideas for navigating the challenges of the 21st century. From digital innovation and sustainable development to social justice and human rights, Bharat's youth are at the forefront of shaping the nation's future and redefining its role in the world. In conclusion, "Bharat: Redefined Geopolitically" is a seminal work that offers a comprehensive and insightful exploration of Bharat's evolving geopolitical landscape. With its blend of rigorous analysis, bold insights, and visionary thinking, this book is essential reading for anyone seeking to understand Bharat's place in the world and the forces shaping its future.

Since the economic liberalization of the early 1990s, India has been, on several occasions and at different forums, feted as a great power. This subject has been discussed in numerous books, but mostly in terms of rapid economic growth and immense potential in the emerging market. There is also a vast collection of literature on India's 'soft power '- culture, tourism, frugal engineering, and knowledge economy. However, there has been no serious exploration of the alternative path India can take to achieving great power status - a combination of hard power, geostrategics, and realpolitik. In this book, Bharat Karnad delves exclusively into these hard power aspects of India's rise and the problems associated with them. He offers an incisive analysis of the deficits in the country's military capabilities and in the 'software' related to hard power--absence of political vision and will, insensitivity to strategic geography, and unimaginative foreign and military policies--and arrives at powerful arguments on why these shortfalls have prevented the country from achieving the great power status.

" An ambitious and articulate Bharat is reimagining its global engagement at a time when cracks are appearing in the post-1945 world order. A host of challenges—such as the rise of multipolarity, the onset of deglobalisation, the advent of a technological revolution, the deepening polarisation between the East and the West, and the divide between the Global North and South—are upending the established order that was built on a foundation of hope and cooperation. Old ideas and institutions can no longer hold the weight of our problems, even as assumptions of the past need a radical rethink. This issue of the GP-ORF Series, titled The Making of a Global Bharat, celebrates India’s global engagements and explores the core elements of this new foreign policy vision shaped over the past 10 years. It includes curated essays by renowned scholars and domain experts who unpack the ideas and critical initiatives powering India’s global resurgence. CONTENTS Introduction 1 Realigning Strategic Autonomy by Harsh V Pant and Yogesh Joshi 2 The Ancient Roots of Global Bharat by Amrita Narlikar 3 India, a Bridge Between Antagonists by Velina Tchakarova 4 Assessing India’s Stewardship of the G20 by Leslie Vinjamuri 5 Redefining the Subcontinent through ‘Neighbourhood First’ by Rahul Roy-Chaudhury 6 Beyond Oil: India's Diversifying Play in West Asia by Max Abrahms and Kabir Taneja 7 India’s Quad Diplomacy: A Vision for Regional Cooperation by Satoru Nagao and Pratnashree Basu 8 Manoeuvring the China Conundrum by Cleo Paskal 9 A New Paradigm in Economic Partnerships by Sinderpal Singh 10 India’s Multitiered Approach to Defence Self-Reliance by S. Paul Kapur 11 India’s Agenda for Reformed Multilateralism in Reimagining Global Cooperation by Sameer Patil 12 India as the Voice of the Global South by Elizabeth Sidiropoulos 13 Towards a Global Stack: The Future of India’s Global Technology Partnerships by Erin Watson 14 The Raisina Dialogue as a Global Platform by Justin Bassi "

In the complex tapestry of Indian politics, few figures have left as indelible a mark as Shri Narendra Modi, Shri Amit Shah, and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Together, these three segments have forged a partnership that has reshaped the political landscape of India, influencing policies, social dynamics, and the country’s future trajectory. The confluence of their leadership has not only brought about significant changes within the political sphere but has also left a profound impact on the socio-economic fabric of the nation. This book aims to delve into the intricate dynamics of this partnership and analyze its outcomes for the benefit of our country. It endeavous to present a comprehensive analysis of the policies, political strategies, and societal changes that have unfolded under their watch. The journey of Shri Narendra Modi, Shri Amit Shah, and the BJP is a narrative that continues to unfold, shaping the destiny of a nation and achieving the aim of ‘Viksit Bharat’, This book focusses on the roadmap of ‘Viksit Bharat’.

India faces a defining period. Its status as a global power is not only recognized but increasingly institutionalized, even as geopolitical shifts create both opportunities and challenges. With critical interests in almost every multilateral regime and vital stakes in emerging ones, India has no choice but to influence the evolving multilateral order. If India seeks to affect the multilateral order, how will it do so? In the past, it had little choice but to be content with rule taking—adhering to existing international norms and institutions. Will it now focus on rule breaking—challenging the present order primarily for effect and seeking greater accommodation in existing institutions? Or will it focus on rule shaping—contributing in partnership with others to shape emerging norms and regimes, particularly on energy, food, climate, oceans, and cyber security? And how do India's troubled neighborhood, complex domestic politics, and limited capacity inhibit its rule-shaping ability? Despite limitations, India increasingly has the ideas, people, and tools to shape the global order—in the words of Jawaharlal Nehru, "not wholly or in full measure, but very substantially." Will India emerge as one of the shapers of the emerging international order? This volume seeks to answer that question.

In recent years, China and India have become the most important economic partners of Africa and their footprints are growing by leaps and bounds, transforming Africa's international relations in a dramatic way. Although the overall impact of China and India's engagement in Africa has been positive in the short-term, partly as a result of higher returns from commodity exports fuelled by excessive demands from both countries, little research exists on the actual impact of China and India's growing involvement on Africa's economic transformation. This book examines in detail the opportunities and challenges posed by the increasing presence of China and India in Africa, and proposes critical interventions that African governments must undertake in order to negotiate with China and India from a stronger and more informed platform.

The world is currently undergoing an historic energy transition, driven by increasingly stringent decarbonisation policies and rapid advances in low-carbon technologies. The large-scale shift to low-carbon energy is disrupting the global energy system, impacting whole economies, and changing the political dynamics within and between countries. This open access book, written by leading energy scholars, examines the economic and geopolitical implications of the global energy transition, from both regional and thematic perspectives. The first part of the book addresses the geopolitical implications in the world’s main energy-producing and energy-consuming regions, while the second presents in-depth case studies on selected issues, ranging from the geopolitics of renewable energy, to the mineral foundations of the global energy transformation, to governance issues in connection with the changing global energy order. Given its scope, the book will appeal to researchers in energy, climate change and international relations, as well as to professionals working in the energy industry.