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Kapitel 1 hat ein virtuelles Panoramabild Asiens im 21. Jh. präsentiert. In Kapitel 2 sind die potentiellen Träger künftiger Entscheidungen und in Kapitel 3 die aller Erwartung nach voraussichtlich in den Vordergrund tretenden Themen skizziert worden. Kapitel 4 hat die wirtschafts-, die politik- und die sozialstrategischen Strategien präsentiert. Kapitel 5 behandelte Stilfragen, wobei Abschnitt 1 die Perspektive von unten nach oben beleuchtete, also jene Erwartungen skizzierte, die von der Basis an die Führungselite herangetragen werden, während Abschnitt 2 die umgekehrte Blickrichtung bezog und die Verhaltenserwartung der Führung gegenüber der Bevölkerung beschrieb. In Kapitel 6 schwenkt der Scheinwerfer weg von äußeren Verfahrensmodalitäten und Ritualen hin zu den inneren Bestimmungsgründen, also zu den Grundsätzen, Motiven und Wertehaltungen, deren "kulturelle" Ausprägung erst begreifbar werden läßt, warum sich die Angehörigen einer Kultur in dieser oder jener Situation so - und nicht anders - verhalten.

According to the author, one of the unresolved issues of Indian anthropology is how to characterize and weigh the social importance of individuality and achievement in Indian social history. It is his contention that not merely individuals exist in India, but that the role of the individual in Indian society has been understated. The author examines individuality and achievement in this country by looking into the social history of the Beeri Chettiars of Madras city. (DÜI-Sen)

This forum comes from a 2016 panel at the annual meeting of the International Studies Association. The forum participants offered mid-term assessments of the foreign policy of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. This forum considers whether Modi heralded in a new era in Indian foreign policy, or whether Modi's policies just repackaged older policies. The authors in this forum answer these questions by focusing on a range of issues from the role of religion to economic issues, to the relations between India and major foreign partners. The authors conclude that while Modi has undeniably put a personal stamp on foreign policy, substantive changes have been minimal. The first significant change lies in the centralization of foreign policy decision-making in the Prime Minister's Office. Second, while religious diplomacy played an important role, the version of Hinduism that Modi has adopted in foreign affairs is more inclusive than the one on display in domestic politics. Third, India's foreign economic policy has adopted a distinct nationalist tone. Fourth, Modi has signaled a "neighborhood first" focus in foreign policy. Finally, despite attempts at imparting his personal stamp, India's foreign policy towards major partners and in most issue areas remains substantively similar to those of the previous administrations.