BOOK DETAILS :
- Publisher : Rupa Publications India (18 March 2025); Rupa Publications India
- Language : English
- Hardcover : 232 pages
- ISBN-10 : 9361565087
- ISBN-13 : 978-9361565083
ABOUT THE AUTHORS :
S. Jaishankar has been India’s External Affairs Minister since May 2019 and is currently a member of the Rajya Sabha representing Gujarat. He was India’s Foreign Secretary from 2015 to 2018. In a career spanning four decades in the Indian Foreign Service, he served as Ambassador to the United States, China and Czech Republic, and as High Commissioner to Singapore. He is also the author of several bestselling publications including The India Way: Strategies for an Uncertain World (2020) and Why Bharat Matters (2024).
Samir Saran is President of the Observer Research Foundation (ORF), India’s premier policy think tank. He founded the organization's affiliates in America and the Middle East, and continues to provide board-level leadership. Samir is Curator of the Raisina Dialogue; Co-Chair of the World Economic Forum’s Global Future Council on Geopolitics; and member of the Board of Governors of The East West Centre, US. Samir has authored five books, edited and curated many important monographs and journals, and written several academic papers and essays. He is featured regularly in Indian and international print and broadcast media.
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BOOK REVIEW :
The Raisina Chronicles marks a significant milestone, celebrating a decade of the Raisina Dialogue, India’s premier geopolitics and geo-economics conference. Since its inception in 2016, the Raisina Dialogue—organized annually by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) in collaboration with the Observer Research Foundation (ORF)—has positioned itself alongside global strategic forums such as the Munich Security Conference and the Shangri-La Dialogue.
This book is a compendium of reflections by world leaders, policymakers, and intellectuals on the evolving global order. Structured into seven sections, Raisina Chronicles navigates the multifaceted challenges of our time—ranging from shifting geopolitical realities to bilateral partnerships, security dilemmas, and sustainable development. Contributions from figures like António Guterres, Benjamin Netanyahu, Ursula von der Leyen, and Stephen J. Harper provide diverse perspectives, reinforcing India’s role as a crucial player in global policymaking.
One of the book’s key strengths is its ability to contextualize contemporary conflicts and alliances. Whether discussing the Russia-Ukraine war, the Israel-Palestine tensions, or India’s strategic partnerships with Europe and the Indo-Pacific, the essays provide valuable insights into how nations are recalibrating their foreign policies. The recurring theme throughout the book is India’s growing diplomatic influence and its potential to act as a bridge in an increasingly fragmented world.
More than just an academic resource, Raisina Chronicles serves as a vital text for students of political science, international relations scholars, policymakers, and civil service aspirants. It offers a deep dive into current global affairs while fostering a broader understanding of how multilateralism, diplomacy, and strategic alliances shape the world order.
In an era defined by uncertainty and transition, this book is a testament to the importance of inclusive dialogue and collective action.
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