The unfinished quest: India's search for major power status from Nehru to Modi.

The article explores India's historical pursuit of major power status in international relations, from the Nehru era to the Modi government. It discusses the challenges India faces in achieving this recognition, including human development issues, military weaknesses, and the need for democratic governance. The author, T.V. Paul, compares India's status-seeking efforts with China's and argues that India must address its shortcomings to gain the respect it seeks in the global arena. [Extracted from the article]