2047 and Beyond: Dreams, Delusions, and the Demand for Real Change
India stands at the cusp of a historic moment. So far, our national story has largely been one of unfulfilled potential. In contrast, China’s journey has been quite the opposite. It has shown the world that when political leadership possesses the vision and competence to prioritize economic growth, success can be achieved against all odds. China is now emerging as one of the world’s most powerful nations. Western countries are actively trying to prevent China from becoming the world’s largest economy, but this seems increasingly inevitable. Over the past decade, successive U.S. administrations have shamelessly attempted to cripple China’s economy. They’ve sought to ban Chinese companies from accessing vital materials and technologies in an effort to preserve their dominance in manufacturing. Today, China contributes to nearly half of global manufacturing output. While many developing nations also have large industries, they are mostly owned or controlled by Western multinationals. Chin...