<em>William Jones had a deep respect for ancient cultures, both Indian and Western. He thought it important to discover the sacred texts in order to understand India. He was of the view that a new study of these texts could form the basis of future development in India. He felt that this would not only help the British learn from the Indian culture but would also help Indians rediscover their own heritage.</em>
The key concept to explain the west's policy toward communist countries during the Cold War was "containment" This is what led to the wars in Vietnam and Korea.
