<i>‘This multi-disciplinary book provides a comprehensive analysis of the EU-India relationship from 1950 to the present day, as a way of assessing whether a meaningful and sustainable relationship is in fact emerging and whether it will plan a role in the future of international diplomacy and business. Using both historical insights and contemporary policy analysis, the professor investigate whether the social, economic and political interests of the EU and India are genuinely compatible. . . . I highly recommend Winand, Vicziany and Datar's The European Union and India: Rhetoric or Meaningful Partnership? This text will appeal to academics, students, and policy-makers with an interest in international and comparative politics, international relations, public policy, economic development and business, as well as Asian studies and European studies.’</i>

- Jose de Arimateia da Cruz, International Social Science Review,

<i>‘This is an insightful and well written book that has gone deep into history to find new meanings to the EU-India relationship that has different dimensions, both positive and not so successful aspects. The authors have taken important sectors such as agriculture, trade, security and development cooperation and the overarching bilateral relation to unpack how the partnership is working by examining minute details, and offer some valuable understanding and commentary on what holds back the engagement from becoming more productive and meaningful. For researchers examining EU-India relations, this will be a useful source as it is well documented and gives an historical overview that is important for understanding some of the aspects of the strategic partnership and where it is heading.’</i>

- European Review of International Studies,