Please take a look at this beautifully written article, entitled India Calling. It talks of the allure of the motherland for young, Westernized Indians.

The ‘brain drain’ trend has greatly benefited America. That the world’s brightest minds decide to coalesce within our borders has given this country a ‘sustainable competitive advantage’ over other nations. We can argue that the rest of the world has benefited, in that the U.S. has dragged it along. But now, the rest of the world is picking up steam.

In the conclusion of the ‘The Post American World,’ Zakaria claims that for America to preserve its leadership, it must continue to welcome the brightest minds from abroad, who in turn must aspire to succeed in this country. This is a virtuous cycle.

So what do you think of the ‘brain circulation’ trend? Will the world’s brightest minds no longer be so enticed by our roads paved with gold? And though this new trend may not solely benefit America, it will surely be good for the world. Maybe then they can drag us forwards; or is that already starting to happen? As Americans, we value our supremacy, geopolitically speaking. But isn’t the world better off – us included – if the playing field is more leveled?

Albeit a small sample size, of the students I met from Cal Poly’s Indian Association, only a few seemed willing to relocate to India. I get the impression that only the most intrepid souls will take the plunge and thrust themselves into a very chaotic country. And they will likely be the ones to reap the benefits. In turn, the ‘brain circulation’ trend will continue to increase.