The Rise of India

Editor's Note

Once proudly socialist and nonaligned, India is being remade as a roaring capitalist success story and emerging strategic partner of the United States. Economic reforms have raised per capita GDP and lowered poverty rates, while New Delhi's growing self-confidence may help it become the swing state in the global balance of power.

In this special lead package, therefore, Foreign Affairs has brought together four top experts to analyze the sources and implications of India's rise — and the policies necessary for it to continue.

by Gurcharan Das

Once shackled by the state, India's economy is now among the fastest-growing in the world. But for that growth to continue, the state must start modernizing along with Indian society. Read »

by C. Raja Mohan

For decades, India remained aloof from the international system. Today, however, it is becoming the swing state. The consequences — for the United States and China especially — will be tremendous. Read preview »

by Ashton B. Carter

The U.S.-Indian nuclear deal struck last summer has yet to be approved by Congress. A top nonproliferation expert says they should agree to it in order to nourish the budding U.S.-Indian strategic partnership. Read »

by Sumit Ganguly

Even though the dispute over Kashmir could still spark a war between India and Pakistan, the issue need not hinder India's rise. Indeed, the United States can help broker an end to the conflict. Read preview »

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The Rise of India

Editor's Note

The India Model

India and the Balance of Power

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Will Kashmir Stop India's Rise?


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