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This chapter is dedicated to the world’s largest democracy: India. It will especially focus on why India matters at the global level. Contrary to the perceived view that India is reluctant to lead, it has actually been a leader within the South and not just only in South Asia. While it is accepted and respected for its economic performance, many security issues constitute a dent in the expectations that many harbour for India as a great power. The chapter argues that India is doing well in its efforts to become a global leader. Its scientists are well regarded around the world in the Information Technology field, pharmaceutical sectors, and movie entertainment industry, besides its performance in the most relevant economic forums. Although it is not certain whether India will become a great power soon, there is little doubt that India will remain an important player in geo-political and economic issues in world affairs.
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C. Raja Mohan (2013a) argues that the newly independent Nehru’s India followed the strategy, which was very similar to the one of British India.
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Extracted from an opinion published in The Calibre on December 4th, 2012. Available at: http://thecalibre.in/in-depth-current-affairs/opinion-gujral-doctrine/122012/?p=2344/#What_is_Gujral_Doctrine
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Robbani, G. (2016). India as a Global Power: Capability, Willingness, and Acceptance. In: Kingah, S., Quiliconi, C. (eds) Global and Regional Leadership of BRICS Countries. United Nations University Series on Regionalism, vol 11. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-22972-0_8
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