A deeply informative, analytically rigorous, and highly readable account of recent Indian political and economic development, as well as New Delhi's emergence onto the global stage. India does indeed 'matter,' and now we have a much better understanding of why that is. In this readable and original book, Chadda makes a lucid and compelling case of why India matters. Provocative.... ... Read moreScholars who engage Chadda's ambitious, far-reaching arguments will develop more sophisticated views through their efforts. Provides a deft discussion of the myriad political forces that can thwart the most commonsensical policy prescriptions. Show Less