“WHEN WE grow and excel,” Narendra Modi said in a speech on August 15th to mark the 78th anniversary of India’s independence, “the world will acknowledge our worth.” It was the Indian prime minister’s first major public address since Donald Trump decided to punish the country for its use of Russian oil by doubling tariffs on various goods. He struck a defiant tone, insisting that India would take its seat at the top table by becoming stronger at home. “We have resolved to accelerate the journey of reform,” he added.
Will a harsher world accelerate India’s reforms?
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