India and the Changing World breaks free from conventional boundaries, delving fearlessly into the realms of emerging civilizational, religious, and historical matters. Its purpose lies in sparking essential conversations about broader matters, such as civilizational, cultural, and social diversity issues that have been overlooked in the shaping of the post-World War II and post-Cold War global order. As the existing global order confronts unprecedented challenges, this book serves as a catalyst, fueling a discourse that captures the essence of a rapidly evolving world. Through a comparative study, the book offers fresh insights into the contrasting approaches of short-termist liberal democracies and long-termist autocratic China, shedding light on the distinctive qualities of a liberal and civilizational democracy as exemplified by India. Within its illuminating pages, you will uncover the critical challenges that Indian democracy faces, navigating the complexities of its relationship with both autocratic China and the liberal West. Additionally, the book examines the fundamental differences between market economics and market societies. It artfully unravels contemporary geopolitical, geo-economic, and geostrategic issues, offering intricate analysis of India's strategic connections with select nations and its ever-growing ties with the USA. Moreover, it dares to propose innovative solutions like astronomy-based education as a means to foster conflict resolution. With an invitation that resonates deeply, India and the Changing World Order calls upon you to partake in a discourse that reevaluates the past, contextualises the present, and ultimately shapes the trajectory of our shared future.
About the Author
Swaminathan Gurumurthy is highly popular as a writer and journalist in India. Celebrated for his investigative journalism, he has ceaselessly campaigned against corruption at high places, exposing the bribery in Bofors arms deal and the nexus between corporates and government. Hamish McDonald, well-known Australian journalist, wrote in his book Polyester Prince, that Gurumurthy's investigative work must rank among the most powerful examples of investigative journalism anywhere in the world, adding that Gurumurthy had a strong sense of probity. Business Baron Magazine rated Gurumurthy's knowledge of economics, finance and accounts as outstanding. In his biography on the media baron Ramnath Goenka, BG Verghese, a highly respected editor and writer, described Gurumurthy as a brilliant chartered accountant and exceedingly astute amateur lawyer. Mr. Gurumurthy is a Visiting Faculty member at IIT Bombay in the domains of Economics, Finance and Management. He is also a Distinguished Professor for Legal Anthropology in Sastra University. A chartered accountant by profession, Mr. Gurumurthy is also a corporate adviser of high standing. One of the founders of the Vivekananda International Foundation, Swaminathan Gurumurthy is also the chairman of its board of trustees.