Can India become a great power?

摘要

Nobody doubts that China has joined the ranks of the great powers: the idea of a G2 with America is mooted, albeit prematurely. India is often spoken of in the same breath as China because of its billion-plus population, economic promise,value as a trading partner and growing military capabilities. All five permanent members of the United Nations Security Council support-however grudgingly-India's claim to join them. But whereas China's rise is a given, India is still widely seen as a nearly-power that cannot quite get its act together.