Narayani Basu on K. M. Panikkar: India’s Impossible Man
Ideas of India
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Panikkar and the India-China Diplomatic Dance
This chapter explores K. M. Panikkar's pivotal role in shaping India's foreign policy amid the complexities of India-China relations during the early 1950s. It highlights the personal and political challenges faced by Panikkar as he navigated misunderstandings and cultural biases, all while addressing conflicting opinions within India's leadership. The narrative underscores the nuanced interplay of historical identity, nationalism, and diplomacy in a post-colonial India.
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