鈥淩ay Vickery鈥檚 extensive first-hand experience in U.S.-India economic relations, combined with his scrupulous research, has led to a comprehensive and thoughtful analysis of a relationship of increasing importance to both nations and the world. The Eagle and the Elephant is essential reading for anyone who wishes to understand the economic relationship between the US and India and how it shapes the relationship in general.鈥濃擫ee H. Hamilton, former U.S. Congressman and Chairman of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs
鈥淲ith the growth of the economic engagement between India and the United States, a work of this kind is very important for policy practitioners as well as academics and journalists as they seek to understand the nature of the economic relationship.鈥濃擶alter Andersen, Johns Hopkins University
鈥淭his is a book that ought to be on the reading list of anyone involved in international investment or international commerce. In its case study/episodic approach, it illustrates the pitfalls and the successes of US-India economic engagement over the past 20 years. There are invaluable lessons here, applicable not only in India but anywhere in the world.鈥濃擟layton Yeutter, former United States Representative and Secretary of Agriculture
鈥淭his is absolutely the best book on India-US relations since Dennis Kux鈥檚 Estranged Democracies. A must-read for anyone interested in American foreign policy and the interaction of economics, politics, and strategy鈥攕cholarly and rich in insights from a consummate policymaker. Vickery knows India and the US鈥攁nd it shows. The case studies are quite simple terrific. It should be standard reading in South Block and Foggy Bottom.鈥濃擪anti Bajpal, Visiting Professor, Lee Huan Yew School of Public Policy, National University of Singapore
鈥淩aymond Vickery provides the first and very fascinating account of the complex interplay between the economic and strategic dimensions of the Indo-US relationship. For anyone interested in the recent history and the potential impact of the transformed relations between India and the United States, Vickery鈥檚 volume is indispensable.鈥濃擟. Raja Mohan, Senior Fellow, Centre for Policy Research, New Delhi, and columnist for The Indian Express, New Delhi
鈥淎 book written by an insider in the Clinton administration is bound to pique interest among those keen on unravelling the driving force behind India-US relations. The Eagle and the Elephant does not disappoint.鈥 A must read for anyone interested in doing business in, or with, India.鈥濃擨ndia, Inc.
鈥淭his well-written study will be useful to advanced readers interested in India鈥檚 economic development and the Indo-US economic relationship.鈥濃擟hoice
鈥淭he USA-China-India triangle in going to define the future of global politics in more ways than one. [Vickery鈥檚 book] significantly enhance[s] our understanding of this triad and the possible future trajectories of Sino-Indian and Indo-US ties.鈥濃擜sian Affairs