The making of Indian diplomacy: a critique of Eurocentrism (original) (raw)

Deep K. Datta-Ray's "The Making of Indian Diplomacy: A Critique of Eurocentrism" critiques Western approaches to diplomacy, asserting that they miss the nuances of India's foreign policy shaped by its unique cultural and philosophical contexts. Through comprehensive interviews and archival research, Datta-Ray argues that Indian diplomatic practices rooted in the "dharma-complex" of the Mahabharata challenge Western modernity, advocating for a foreign policy paradigm that emphasizes coexistence over order. The book seeks to reframe understanding of Indian diplomacy but demands substantial prior knowledge from its readers.