Uncover a groundbreaking perspective on foreign policy and human security with Rabindranath Tagore and Amartya Sen. Neal Leavitt’s “The Obligations of Power” links their influential internationalism to the ethical insights of India’s Early Classical Period. Delve into how ancient Indian philosophy, from Buddhist Discourses to Ashokan inscriptions, champions non-violence and diminished state capacity for violence, offering an alternative to traditional power politics. This essential read for students of Indian studies, political science, and philosophy provides a compelling framework for modern global ethics and state responsibility.