It discusses India's evolving role in the global arena, emphasising the importance of transparent digital realms, resilient supply chains, and strategic economic decisions.

Through a blend of tradition, heritage, and modernity, Jaishankar portrays India as a confident and committed nation poised to play an important role in international affairs.

[2][4] Columnist and scholar Harshil Mehta, in his review for Firstpost, called the book important for encouraging debates over civilisational heritage of India and presenting views of the Modi government on international affairs.

[6] The New Indian Express hailed the book calling it a well-timed collection of historical essays that explores India’s foreign policy initiatives, that underscore major pivotal moments.

[7] Writing for The Asian Age, editor Indranil Banerjie stated, the book is invaluable, but not reader-friendly, calling it a textbook on government foreign policy instead of a juicy thesis on Bharat.