INDIA: THE LAST SUPERPOWER by Hiroshi Hirabayashi [Hardcover]

In India: The Last Superpower, former Japanese ambassador Hiroshi Hirabayashi portrays India as an emerging global superpower. Drawing on his experience as a diplomat in India, he discusses India’s unique strengths and challenges, its long-standing friendship with Japan, and their shared cultural heritage through Buddhism. The book highlights economic and strategic cooperation between the two nations, especially as they counterbalance China’s influence in Asia. With a blend of personal insights and Japanese perspectives, Hirabayashi emphasizes India’s growing role in world politics, foreseeing its rise among the world's great powers.