India Beyond Westphalia: From Strategic Autonomy to Global Leadership

About The Book

India Beyond Westphalia explores India's transformation from a Westphalian nation-state to a leading force in shaping the emerging global order. It argues that the 21st century demands a foreign policy that goes beyond traditional notions of sovereignty, embracing strategic autonomy, responsible leadership, technological innovation, climate action, and Global South cooperation.

Blending history, geopolitics, and strategic analysis, the book examines how India can balance national interests with global responsibilities while navigating an increasingly multipolar world. It presents a forward-looking vision of India's diplomatic evolution and its potential to become not only a major power, but also a trusted architect of a more inclusive, stable, and rules-based international order.

Designed for students, scholars, policymakers, diplomats, and international affairs enthusiasts, India Beyond Westphalia offers a concise yet compelling framework for understanding India's expanding global role in the decades leading to 2047.

About The Author

Hardeep Chaudhary is an Indian researcher, author, India Book of Records and World Record holder specialising in geopolitics, international relations, and global governance. At 26, he is the Founder of The Fomology, a global media organisation focused on world affairs, and a District Role Model. As a researcher with the Geostrata think tank, he contributes to international security and foreign policy discourse. Through his research and writing, he aims to make complex global issues accessible while promoting informed debate on India's evolving role in the emerging world order.