HOW INDIA SEES THE WORLD: KAUTILYA TO THE 21ST CENTURY Paperback – 1 January 2018

I have always admired Mr Shyam Saran, who served as India's foreign secretary. His scholarly insight into origins and evolution of India's foreign policy articulated in a simple and flowing prose makes for a compelling read. It was with this expectation that I picked up How India Sees The World and I elated to share that I feel all the more enriched and educated on this complex subject. He digs into ancient Indian philosophy as most famously enunciated in the statecraft doctrine of Kautilya aka Chanakya to explain how present outlook of India's relations with the world has been shaped. According to him, India is a diehard votary of peace, yet a deft practitioner of force if forced to. If we have to understand swiftly changing landscape of international order, we have to read this book.

Shyam Saran Sir and his writings need no review, always at the best in all perspectives when you are reading quality meaningful stuff. His analysis and correlation of events from last, present and ideating future is always magnificent. A great book for a great read indeed. The information and the presentation both are wonders

I am half way through. It is very interesting first person account of international scenario which concerns Indian interests. Gives you precise and important instances with chronology of events. If you are acquainted with geographical locations of India's neighborhood, then you won't find this book boring and it will be an easy read for you. Fragrance of book is 'freshly baked and intoxicating'.Happy reading but please check inside as soon as you receive this book for any faded prints because I have an incomplete sentence in my book (so 4 stars otherwise it's 5).

A book well written and presented. One gets to know about works of Indian foreign service officers and also how the foreign policy is formulated and implemented. No long preaches short and concise chapters on different chapters. good for beginners

Ambassador Saran candidly waves a fine tapestry of foreign policy narrative. Though there are innumerable books on India's Foreign Policy, this books stands out, as the smart diplomat unravels his keen observations in front of the reader.The chapters on China, Nepal, Climate and 123 Agreement are very interesting. One can appreciate the reasons why China remains a mysterious country for Indians.Undoubtedly the reader will fall in love with Bush who was responsible for channelling the present India US relations. With personal anecdotes littered all across the book, it is definitely a joyride.Go get this one for a weekend read! Easy to read and light on the brain.

This book gives an overview of the changing world order which is increasingly being connected because of the forces of Globalisation. This requires a paradigm shift in the way the modern day interactions have to be perceived.This book is very useful for the general reader who would like to have an understanding of the new world order.

As a student of International Relations, I was in need of a book that can be precise. Then I found this book & purchased it. Fabulous book.

a smart combination of theory and practical with in-depth analysis is what i was looking for. I think i may have to look somewhere else!