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I feel ashamed that the new, nuclear, neo-liberal India…

“I feel ashamed that the new, nuclear, neo-liberal India thinks of itself as a 'natural ally' of Israel. Ever since India began to call itself an emerging superpower, it has become a slavish, groveling satellite state of the US.” quote by Arundhati Roy
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“I feel ashamed that the new, nuclear, neo-liberal India thinks of itself as a 'natural ally' of Israel. Ever since India began to call itself an emerging superpower, it has become a slavish, groveling satellite state of the US.”

Arundhati Roy

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

She criticizes India’s alignment with Israel and US, viewing it as subservient.

In simple terms: India’s foreign policy is overly dependent.

Key Takeaway

Question national autonomy.

Themes

foreign policy neo‑liberalism nationalism geopolitics critique

Mood

critical political

Type

analytical opinion

When to use this quote

  • diplomacy
  • policy analysis
  • public debate

Key Concepts

political theory post‑colonial studies global power dynamics

Questions to Reflect On

  • What defines a “natural ally”?
  • How should emerging powers balance influence?
A Different Perspective

Alignment may serve strategic interests despite criticism.

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