Grand Strategy | Indian-origin leaders abroad: Feel-good stories don’t help national interests
Hindustan TimesWe tend to get overjoyed when non-resident Indians or persons of Indian origin do well overseas or assume political offices. The rediscovery of the Indian diaspora by the Indian state is a function of India’s rising international stature as well as the growing influence of Indians in their host countries. The Indian diaspora’s presence in foreign countries, along with their cuisine, culture, civilization, and history rooted in Indian traditions, influences the host country’s popular outlook towards India. Thirdly, the Indian-origin intellectual class based in a foreign country could potentially influence the host country’s general views about India in a positive manner. There is a popular urban myth that Indian-origin politicians and officials abroad will help India’s national interests by swaying their country’s policy in India's favour.
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