The US-China Contestation; The Indo-Pacific Churn and Afghanistan in the Age of Taliban 2.0

Tune into our latest episode of The Ideas Factory podcast with Naghma Sahar, Senior Fellow at ORF, and Harsh V. Pant, Director of Studies and Head of Strategic Studies Programme at ORF, as they analyse the year that was with Russia-Ukraine war; Xi Jinping in China; US-China contestation; Indian foreign policy choices; and Delhi’s G20 moment.
 
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Tune into our latest episode of The Ideas Factory podcast with Naghma Sahar, Senior Fellow at ORF, and Harsh V. Pant, Director of Studies and Head of Strategic Studies Programme at ORF, as they analyse the protests in China; contestation in the Indian Ocean; Indo-US military exercises; Russia-US jostling; India’s counter terror outreach; and India’s G20 moment.
 
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Tune into our latest episode of The Ideas Factory podcast with Naghma Sahar, Senior Fellow at ORF, and Harsh V. Pant, Director of Studies and Head of Strategic Studies Programme at ORF, as they analyse Pakistan's former Prime Minister Imran Khan's attack on the Pakistan Army; Britain's new Prime Minister Rishi Sunak; the US mid-term elections; and Lula da Silva as new the President of Brazil.

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Tune into our latest episode of the Ideas Factory podcast with Naghma Sahar, Senior Fellow at ORF, and Harsh V. Pant, Director of Studies and Head of Strategic Studies Programme at ORF, as they analyse Jaishankar’s interventions at the UNGA; the LAC Conundrum; India, China and the AUKUS;  and a dangerous escalation in the Russia-Ukraine conflict.

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Tune into our latest episode of the Ideas Factory podcast with Naghma Sahar, Senior Fellow at ORF, and Harsh V. Pant, Director of Studies and Head of Strategic Studies Programme at ORF, as they analyse Prime Minister Narendra Modi's message to the Russian President Vladimir Putin at the SCO; Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in India; Dr. S. Jaishankar, Foreign Minister of India, at the UNGA; and the passing away of Queen Elizabeth.

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Participating in Vostok-22 military games on one hand and hosting a crucial Quad official meeting on the other, India continues to maintain its balancing act in international politics. How will juggling this diplomatic dilemma that has risen after the Ukraine crisis fare in the long run? Although India has restricted its involvement in certain aspects of military activities in Vostok, how will the other engagements in the East affect its global perception?

With Washington approving a sale of about 1.1 billion dollars of weapons to Taiwan amidst heightened U.S-China tension, will the Indo-Pacific be able to maintain its security, stability and balance in the coming decades?

The commissioning of INS Vikrant has been a significant moment in India's indigenous defence expedition. But is it time for India to pick pace with reviewing its Marine Doctrine, especially with new disruptive military technologies emerging in China?

As the former President of the Soviet Union, Mikhail Gorbachev passes away, our experts analyze the complex legacy he left behind that led the transition of the Soviet Union to modern-day Russia under him.

Tune into this latest episode of the Ideas Factory podcast on PolicyPod with Nagma Sahar, Senior Fellow at ORF and Harsh Pant, Director of Studies and Head of Strategic Studies Programme at ORF for a deep dive into evolving relations between powerful actors that affect international politics today.

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Afghanistan has seen a year under the Taliban, and yet this regime is still struggling to find its legitimacy and engagement with the world. What remains the ground reality for ordinary Afghans? How can regional powers engage with Afghanistan to restore peace and address the impending ongoing humanitarian crisis in the region? 

China’s sudden presence at the Sri Lankan port of Hambantota, sends out a strong signal that it still holds significant leverage over the crisis island nation and the Indian Ocean. Should India be alarmed over Beijing’s growing influence as relations fray between the two countries, particularly with India appealing restraint and voicing support for Taiwan, what moves are anticipated from both parties?

What does Foreign Minister S Jaishankar’s visit to Latin America mean for trade relations with the continent? How can India strengthen its bilateral ties in South America through potential collaboration? 

Tune into this latest episode of Ideas Factory podcast on PolicyPod with Nagma Sahar, Senior Fellow at ORF and Harsh Pant, Director of Studies and Head of Strategic Studies Programme at ORF as they divulges into India’s foreign affairs strategy with its neighbours, new partnerships in South America and China’s footprint in Asia-Pacific.

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US House of Representative Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s recent visit to Taiwan has left China furious and stunned many countries into silence. This visit continues to polarize global politics amidst the escalating war between Russia and Ukraine. Is peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific under threat after China’s aggressive response against Taiwan? 

What does the killing of Al-Qaeda's leader- Al-Zawahiri in Kabul mean for the US-Afghan relations? Is Washington moving towards reinstating its lost credibility in the international community? 

In times where India’s neighbors are experiencing economic instability, how will the Maldivian President Ibrahim Solih’s visit strengthen strategic partnerships? Will the domestic political challenges in Maldives affect India’s counterbalance strategy against China in South Asia?

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Sri Lanka's economic crisis crosses over 100 days as President Gotabaya Rajapaksa resigns and flees amid mass public protests. The trust deficit between the political class and the Sri Lankan populace continues to exacerbate the current socioeconomic breakdown, raising fear among all neighbouring countries. 

The assassination of Japan’s Prime Minister has revived conversations on Japan’s foreign policy outreach and his close ties with Prime Minister Modi. A longstanding ally for India, Shinzo Abe’s legacy is worth looking into to understand the ensuing narrative of South Asian politics and India’s role in this discourse.

With the US House of Representatives sanctioning a waiver for India-specific CAATSA Act, how will this bilateral relationship affect the geopolitical shift in the Indo-Pacific, especially with China's rise to power? 

As Rishi Sunak, the former UK Finance Minister widens his lead in the ongoing PM campaign race, will the much-awaited British elections reform the past mismanagement of Boris Johnson? 
What partnership is expected to emerge with the advent of the New Quad in West Asia and how will it change current geo-strategies in the Indian Ocean? 

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In a critical moment for the G7 given the current geopolitical challenges, when the world is intensely polarised, German chancellor Olaf Scholz’s invitation to PM Modi at this year’s summit in Germany demonstrated India’s recognition of being a leading provider of global solutions and a decisive player in global conversations. 


However, India’s position on the Ukraine crisis, which do not align with the G7 has not downplayed the global narrative of India’s importance at this summit. But can India strike a real balance in its engagement with both the West and the Kremlin while ensuring its multi-polarity stance and strategic autonomy?  

India’s growing presence in the Indo-Pacific, and continuous engagement in the G7, as a regular invitee can it be seen as an entry to the G10 club?

The Russia-Ukraine war was the focal agenda on this year’s BRICS. How did India-China contention play out?

India and the ASEAN, Rajnath Singh In Vietnam, Taiwan as a flashpoint and more.

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