Whether drawing strength from its heritage and culture or approaching challenges with the optimism of democracy and technology, this is certainly a New India—an India that is more Bharat.This is not just a tough world but also a turbulent and unpredictable one. It is marked by the impactof Covid, conflicts in Ukraine and West Asia, climate events, radicalization and terrorism. There iscomplex geopolitics at work, such as the rise of China, the changed posture of the United States,the strategy of Russia, the impact of globalization and the power of new technologies.India seeks to navigate these stormy seas without diluting its focus on becoming aeading power.As a vishwa mitra, it seeks the well-being of the Global South and to contribute to global good.India is more salient in global calculations and stands ready to embrace coming responsibilitiesand opportunities. Entering the Amrit Kaal, it visualizes an era of growth and development whilestaying true to its traditions and heritage.In Why Bharat Matters, S. Jaishankar argues that while rising powers seek stability most of all, Indiamust plan to rise amidst serious unpredictability. This process is also exceptional as it representsthe rejuvenation of a civilizational state. Simultaneously, he also explains why foreign policy in aglobalized world matters increasingly to all citizens in their dailyives.This book is a must-read for every Indian to understand and seriously reflect on the reality of ourtimes that is becoming clearer with each passing day—that India matters because it is Bharat.