SREERAM CHAULIA

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Sreeram Chaulia

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Discussion with Dr. Kanica Rakhra, author and Assistant Professor at the Kautilya School of Public Policy, on the rationale behind President Donald Trump’s call for the US to resume nuclear weapons testing, the reasons for Russia further developing its nuclear arsenal and threatening to use nuclear weapons in battle, the logic behind China’s fastest growing nuclear arsenal, the dilemma facing India regarding its moratorium on nuclear tests, the collapse of arms control agreements, growing militarisation of conflicts and great power competition, and the unfulfilled ideal of universal disarmament.

Discussion with Dr. Kanica Rakhra, author and Assistant Professor at the Kautilya School of Public Policy, on the rationale behind President Donald Trump’s call for the US to resume nuclear weapons testing, the reasons for Russia further developing its nuclear arsenal and threatening to use nuclear weapons in battle, the logic behind China’s fastest growing nuclear arsenal, the dilemma facing India regarding its moratorium on nuclear tests, the collapse of arms control agreements, growing militarisation of conflicts and great power competition, and the unfulfilled ideal of universal disarmament.

Episode 155 of Dr. Sreeram Chaulia's 'Indian Diplomacy'

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Discussion with Dr. Aleksei Zhakarov, Fellow at the Observer Research Foundation, on the reasons for the durability and endurance of the Russia-India strategic partnership, the prospects to diversify economic relations beyond oil between the two sides, the current state of defence cooperation and ways of realising its full potential, the Ukraine war and India’s role in its peaceful resolution, and the impact of China-India competition and conflict on Russia’s strategy and foreign policy.

Episode 154 of Dr. Sreeram Chaulia's 'Indian Diplomacy'

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Discussion with Research Analyst at the Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses, Simran Walia, and Founder of Closed Door Policy Consulting, Jyotsna Mehra. Themes covered include the reasons why Taiwan’s independence and security are existential for Japan’s survival, China’s strategy of escalating conflict with Japan over Taiwan, factors behind the dual signalling by the United States to Japan and China, the impact of the US-China trade deal on US security commitments to allies, and the scope for broadening and deepening the Japan-India strategic partnership amid an increasingly hostile and belligerent China.

Episode 153 of Dr. Sreeram Chaulia's Indian Diplomacy

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Discussion with Distinguished Fellow at the Observer Research Foundation, Dr. Amrita Narlikar, on the main tenets of Indian civilisation’s strategic thought and their contemporary relevance. Themes covered include the link between India’s contemporary rise and its ancient precepts, the balance between interests and values in ancient Indian texts, the justification for war and use of force, the logic behind alliances and strategic partnerships, and a broader and more enlightened vision of human rights and the environment.

Episode 152 of Dr. Sreeram Chaulia's 'Indian Diplomacy'

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Discussion with the CEO of the Center for a New American Security, Richard Fontaine, on the past, present and future of the US-India Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership. Topics covered include the possible reorientation of US policy toward China and its impact on India, the paradox of economic friction and expanding military cooperation between the US and India, the fate of the Quad and the Indo-Pacific, the scope for bilateral and regional coordination on hi-tech and critical minerals, and the role of the diaspora, educational institutions and think tanks in ensuring that the US and India do not lose the gains of the last twenty-five years.

Episode 151 of Dr. Sreeram Chaulia's 'Indian Diplomacy'

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Discussion with the Foreign Minister of Cyprus, Dr. Constantino Kombos, on expanding strategic cooperation between his country and India. Themes covered include the historical and geographic salience of Cyprus and the greatness of its people, the economic dynamism and strengths of Cyprus as a recipient and sender of foreign investment, Cyprus-India connectivity in the context of the IMEC corridor, Cyprus-India partnership in the maritime and shipping sectors, advancing bilateral defence and naval ties amid threats posed by the Türkiye-Pakistan axis, Cyprus’ presidency of the Council of the European Union and its advantages for India, and initiatives to harness the Indian diaspora and Indian tourists to strengthen people-to-people relations.

Episode 150 of Dr. Sreeram Chaulia's 'Indian Diplomacy'

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Discussion with Akshay Mathur, Senior Director at the Asia Society Policy Institute, on the reasons for the collapse of the liberal economic order and the rise of economic nationalism and coercion, the increasing resort to economic sanctions and how India could protect itself from them, growing trade tensions and their link to competitive investment strategies, hegemony of global currencies and ways for India to shield itself, and opportunities accruing to India from China-US technological competition.

Episode 149 of Dr. Sreeram Chaulia's 'Indian Diplomacy'

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Discussion with the security analyst and author Tilak Devasher on growing hostilities and tensions between Afghanistan and Pakistan and their geostrategic implications. Themes covered include the causes for the collapse of Pakistan’s ‘strategic depth’ in Afghanistan, the reasons for unwillingness of the Taliban government in Kabul to recognise the Durand Line, continuing unrest and insurgency inside Pakistan’s Pashtun populated areas, improvement in working relations between India and Taliban-ruled Afghanistan, and the roles of Russia, China and the USA in seeking influence and presence in Afghanistan.

Episode 148 of Dr. Sreeram Chaulia's 'Indian Diplomacy'

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Discussion with the public markets investor and author Harsh Madhusudan about India’s rise to the highest levels of power in the world. Themes covered include the factors driving India’s fast-paced economic growth, the meaning of economic self-reliance amid global headwinds, the importance of India’s civilisation and culture in propelling its rise, self-belief and drive in the younger generation of Indians to be the best in the world, and internal and external risks and obstacles in India’s long march to greatness.

Episode 147 of Dr. Sreeram Chaulia's 'Indian Diplomacy'

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