September 6, 2012

India: Superpower Dreams, Harsh Reality

Erich Follath, Der Spiegel

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Poverty is still rampant in India and chaos remains a defining characteristic. But the country is also a global leader in high tech, has become the world's leading weapons importer and is planning a mission to Mars. On the way to superpower status, India must first overcome deep-seated corruption and internal division.

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