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Modiplomacy – Through a Shakespearean Prism is a unique work of contemporary history by a writer, who has a background of learning and teaching English literature and a wealth of experience of diplomacy in the Indian Foreign Service for 37 years. As he watched the unfolding of Narendra Modi's brand of diplomacy for five years, he saw in it the changing fortunes of a Shakespearean hero, whose central role in the play is dictated not only by his sterling qualities, but also by his tragic flaws and circumstances which go beyond his control. Based on his columns published in the leading newspapers and web portals in real time, the author has created a new genre of political commentary, making a blend of instant assessments as the events occurred and considered observations as they resonated in India and abroad. To get a view of a Prime Minister's actions and reactions as he set about shaping the foreign policy of a new India and an analysis of their repercussions is a rare experience in narration and appreciation of the man and his times. Objectivity, without a trace of prejudice or hero worship, is the hallmark of the work. The fascinating story of Modiplomacy of five years is told here with the sensitivity and objectivity of an author, who is rooted in literature and grown in the world of diplomacy around the globe.