Western Imperialism and India TodayI

N K Chandra This paper attempts to investigate a few related aspects of the manifold economic ties between India and the Western powers. Much of the present structure of relationships has been historically deter- mined by nearly two centuries of British rule. Yet the attainment of political freedom by India and most other countries in the Third World has bred the illusion that the tatter group of countries ipso facto pursue their national interests in their dealings with ex-masters.