prove overwhelmingly attractive to other underdeveloped lands
in Asia, Africa and Latin America, and to India itself. To
many Americans it appears clear that the United States should
insure that India succeeds. Walter Lippmann, the distinguished
columnist, believes this to be the free world's "glorious gamble"
which it must take to preserve freedom. Other Americans are
less sure that this country can effectively aid India under its
present policies of attempting to achieve economic growth under
"socialist planning."

The articles in this compilation, giving both Indian and
American views, deal with the many related problems of India's
predicament and what, if anything, the United States can do
about it. At the outset several articles touching on the Indian
historic scene are included. In great part India's present plight
arises directly from its deep cultural patterns, as diverse and
complex as any nation's in the world.

The editor gratefully expresses his thanks to the various
authors and publishers who have granted permission for the use
of materials included in this book.

GRANT S. MCCLELLAN

February 1960

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