International Relations in India & Beyond
Introduction India, now in its 75th year of independence, has evolved into one of the world’s leading nations. India’s growth is portrayed as a country undergoing rapid economic expansion, increasing its military, and pursuing...
During the 19th and 20th centuries, countries tend to expand their territory, to increase natural resources and comprehensive national power. In the 21st century due to the globalization and advancement in science-technology, cyber, space,...
John West argues that the Philippines now has great potential to become one of the success stories of the Asian Century, especially if it draws some lessons from its neighbours. The Philippines appears to...
In 1820, Asia accounted for two-thirds of the world’s population and more than one-half of global income. The subsequent decline of Asia was attributed to its integration with a world economy shaped by colonialism...
In the space of just a few decades, China has risen to become a world and certainly an Asian regional power. And now China and the US have locked horns in a great power...
Prof John West’s book, “Asian Century on a knife-edge” takes a critical look at all major Asian economies and outlines a realistic scenario about the areas of improvement for them. We often read economic...
“As I argue in my new book, “Asian Century … on a Knife-edge”, over the course of the twenty-first century, India could well emerge as Asia’s leading power. Already, India’s economy is growing faster...
India and China have quadrupled their share of the global economy proving that not only they are the largest goods producer but also the largest consumers in this global village. Apparently with the target...
