Uncover the potent role of education as a political tool shaping nations across Asia. This essential read delves into how education is used to forge national identity, critically examining its impact on Asian societies in the age of globalization. Featuring key insights into India’s evolving national identity, alongside examples from China, Japan, Singapore, and Vietnam, it reveals how education drives state formation and nation-building. Understand why identity, diversity, and cultural narratives often outweigh economic development in educational policies. A crucial resource for political science students, education researchers, and anyone studying Asian politics and identity in India and beyond.