Can India become a great power?

March 28, 2013 14:53

Nobody doubts that China has joined the ranks of the great powers: the idea of a G2 with America is mooted, albeit prematurely.

India is often spoken of in the same breath as China because of its billion-plus population, economic promise, value as a trading partner and growing military capabilities.

All five permanent members of the United Nations Security Council support --however grudgingly -- India's claim to join them.

But whereas China's rise is a given, India is still widely seen as a nearly-power that cannot quite get its act together.

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