4. Teacher to the world

After the 2002 Gujarat riots, Modi was persona non grata in the West. Now he’s welcomed with state dinners. What does India’s rise mean for the world and how should the West handle Modi? This episode draws on audio from the following publishers: Reuters, CBS News, AP Archive, Getty, TV84, Prime Minister’s Office India, NDTV, The Obama White House, India Today, Mango News, Biden-Harris White House, Narendra Modi YouTube, The Print, and Business Standard. To listen to the full series, subscribe to Economist Podcasts+. Visit: economist.com/podcasts-plus If you’re already a subscriber to The Economist, you have full access to all our shows as part of your subscription. For more information about how to access Economist Podcasts+, please visit our FAQs page or watch our video explaining how to link your account.