From Colony to Custodian: India’s Rise as the Heir to the Free World

The West’s economic and ideological decline has created a leadership vacuum in global institutions and values.

India, historically the world’s largest economy for centuries, is regaining prominence with rapid growth and demographic strength.

Studies project India will be the leading economy in the world in GDP by the late 21st century, restoring its pre-colonial stature.

To lead, India must inherit and reform Western institutions, invest in liberal democracy, deepen its ties with the Global South, and build technological sovereignty.

India’s civilizational depth positions it to offer a balanced model of prosperity, ethics, and democracy for a post-Western world.