Whether drawing strength from its heritage and culture or approaching challenges with the optimism of democracy and technology, this is certainly a New India-an India that is more Bharat. This is not just a tough world but also a turbulent and unpredictable one. It is marked by the impact of Covid, conflicts in Ukraine and West Asia, climate events, radicalization and terrorism. There is complex geopolitics at work, such as the rise of China, the changed posture of the United States, the strategy of Russia, the impact of globalization and the power of new technologies. India seeks to navigate these stormy seas without diluting its focus on becoming a leading power. As a vishwa mitra, it seeks the well-being of the Global South and to contribute to global good. India is more salient in global calculations and stands ready to embrace coming responsibilities and opportunities. Entering the Amrit Kaal, it visualizes an era of growth and development while staying true to its traditions and heritage. In Why Bharat Matters, S. Jaishankar argues that while rising powers seek stability most of all, India must plan to rise amidst serious unpredictability. This process is also exceptional as it represents the rejuvenation of a civilizational state. Simultaneously, he also explains why foreign policy in a globalized world matters increasingly to all citizens in their daily lives. This book is a must-read for every Indian to understand and seriously reflect on the reality of our times that is becoming clearer with each passing day-that India matters because it is Bharat.

現職の外相Ｓ・ジャイシャンカルによる本書は、外交論の枠を超え、古代からの文明的アイデンティティが現代の地政学と交差する瞬間に立ち会わせてくれます。冷徹な情勢分析と自国のルーツへの敬意が共鳴する語り口は、読者の知性を揺さぶる重厚な文学的響きを湛えています。 「Ｂｈａｒａｔ」の名が象徴する文明国家の復興が、いかに世界の安定に寄与するか。伝統と革新を止揚させた哲学的な洞察は、一国の戦略を超えた普遍的な勇気を与えてくれるでしょう。不透明な未来を読み解く道標として、今こそ対峙すべき魂の書です。