Vivekananda International Foundation (VIF) organized a two-day national seminar on Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam: Relevance of India’s Ancient Thinking to Contemporary Strategic Reality in collaboration with the Indian Council of Philosophical Research (ICPR) and the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR). The proceedings of the seminar are being presented in the form of this edited volume, which contains contributions from eminent scholars, diplomats and strategic thinkers on different aspects of India’s civilizational contribution and their relevance in international politics, diplomacy and projection of India’s soft power. It will be of interest to readers in philosophy, history, political thought, international relations, diplomacy and India’s strategic culture.