World of the Third Millennium

The book is set against the backdrop of the dawn of a New Millennium, the 21st century, and takes a sweeping and kaleidoscopic view of the world as it is likely to evolve over a 50-year horizon. While it is futuristic in its premise, it attempts to build scenarios based on historical facts, illustrations and deep personal perspective of evolving international relations; it is a study of the emerging challenges and geopolitical equations, showcasing shifting dynamics that will continue to influence how nations play their roles in the world arena. The account incorporates diverse strands that are deftly woven to create a canvas that is at once thought provoking and engaging. While some events have already unfolded, some may have belied forecast and yet some will likely pan out in the years ahead; the book nevertheless captures event flows and information in a capsule that the reader may find interesting in its fluid approach, its ease of traversing centuries and geographies and its analysis based on history and insight. The author endeavours to create a credible imagery backed by cogent thoughts on the world that will be, in this new Millennium.