India’s tradition of independent courts and a well-established Bar could give it an edge in the race with China. But first some urgent repairs are in order, says Peter Schuck
China and India, two of the world’s oldest and greatest civilisations, are in the early laps of a long-distance race to catch up to the US as the leading economic superpower. This race is not a zero-sum game – China’s growth should increase India’s prosperity, and vice versa – but the winner will reap extra rewards. Which of them will be the swiftest?
