Flying Blind
(Penguin 2021)
India's Quest for Global Leadership
In recent years, India has repeatedly expressed its ambitions of becoming a global power – or 'jagat guru'. Yet, many believe that India’s economic troubles at home are far more pressing and that foreign policy aspirations can wait.
But is a proactive foreign policy really a ‘luxury’ for India, to be postponed until the economy develops; or is it, in fact, a prerequisite for economic growth in a globalized world? Why should the average Indian citizen care about foreign policy – and how can a proactive foreign policy help Indians become more secure and prosperous, both at home and abroad?
Flying Blind takes a unique and honest look at India's foreign policy performance, in terms of meeting the dreams and aspirations of a very globalized and young country. Scanning our ever-changing world from East to West, through travels and debates across countries and continents, Zeeshan defines India’s national interests and needs, while drawing up a strategy for a more productive relationship with the outside world.
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Official Launch
Presented by City Book Leaders in association with Kautilya School of Public Policy
Watch the official launch of Flying Blind, featuring a keynote speech by Shashi Tharoor and a panel discussion with Navtej Sarna (former Indian ambassador to the United States) and Prateek Kanwal (co-founder of Kautilya School of Public Policy), moderated by Maya Mirchandani (former NDTV journalist)