“India’s multi-faith society is also an enormous contribution to global stability. That is what acts as a firewall preventing the spread of fundamentalism and radicalism from India’s West to its East.”
”If America is a melting pot, then India is a thali, a selection of sumptuous dishes in different bowls."
Asia is being shaped largely by the outlook of the US, the power of China, the weight of Russia, the collectivism of ASEAN, the volatility of the Middle East, and the rise of India.”
“South Asia is clearly among the least integrated regions of the world and being located at the center of the Indian Ocean, its dysfunctionality affects that larger space directly.”
“While it can be asserted with some confidence that a combination of economics, technology, and demographics will draw India and the West closer, the real difference would be made by politics and values."
“India’s world view is consultative, democratic and equitable, but must find clearer expression.”
“The ethos of the Indian Ocean is a consultative one and in the long run, it is the people-centric initiatives and projects that are likely to be more sustainable.”
“The life of most people on earth is better than it ever has been in history, and yet the sense of uncertainty, dissatisfaction, and anger has never seemed higher."
“Globalisation means that the prosperity of East Asia depends and can be threatened by what happens in West Asia.”
“After all, Atmanirbhar Bharat does coexist with Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam (the world is a family).”
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