May 9, 2013, 04:03:47

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The New Power Game, Jaswant Singh

 

'The New Power Game' is a Knowledge Space authored by Jaswant Singh. Few statesmen have played as great a part in trying to shape order in Asia as Jaswant Singh, the only person ever to serve as India’s Foreign Minister, Finance Minister, and Defense Minister. As foreign minister, Jaswant Singh initiated the most daring diplomatic opening to Pakistan since India’s independence, and also revitalized long- strained relations with the United States. 

 

'The New Power Game' is a Knowledge Space authored by Jaswant Singh. Few statesmen have played as great a part in trying to shape order in Asia as Jaswant Singh, the only person ever to serve as India’s Foreign Minister, Finance Minister, and Defense Minister. As foreign minister, Jaswant Singh initiated the most daring diplomatic opening to Pakistan since India’s independence, and also revitalized long- strained relations with the United States. 

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