A Quote by Subrahmanyam Jaishankar

Here is the difference, nationalism has a certain connotation in Europe, which is not necessarily positive, but I think in Asia, nationalism is seen very much as a sort of natural corollary to economic progress, almost like you're independent, you progress, you are prosperous and nationalism comes with all of that.

Subrahmanyam Jaishankar

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Subrahmanyam Jaishankar
Indian - Diplomat
Born: January 9, 1955

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