Iran War has Busted the Myth of Invincibility of American Power: Amb Rajiv Sikri

In this episode of India, Russia & the World with Runjhun Sharma, former Foreign Secretary Rajiv Sikri explains why the Iran conflict has become an existential issue for the U.S., Israel, and Iran, and why the crisis is far from over. He discusses the strategic significance of former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev's presence at Ayatollah Khamenei's funeral, describing it as a symbol of Moscow's enduring partnership with Tehran. The conversation also examines India's interests in West Asia, the importance of Chabahar Port, and the evolving geopolitical landscape. Turning to South Asia, Sikri shares his views on Nepal and Bangladesh, stressing that India remains committed to supporting its neighbours economically, provided its security interests are protected. The discussion also explores India-Russia ties, BRICS, and India's role in an increasingly multipolar world. #IndiaRussiaWorld #RunjhunSharma #RajivSikri #IndiaRussia #Iran #Israel #USIran #WestAsia #Geopolitics #ChabaharPort #RussiaIran #Bangladesh #Nepal #BRICS #IndianForeignPolicy 00:00 Introduction 00:20 Meet Ambassador Rajiv Sikri 00:30 Has the Iran War Ended? 02:15 Chabahar at Risk? 03:26 Russia's Message to Iran 04:23 Is the West Isolated? 05:18 Saudi-Iran Reset? 06:19 India's West Asia Shift 07:51 Nepal's Political Crisis 10:11 Why Nepal Matters 11:21 Bangladesh's New Direction 13:12 India-Russia: Then vs Now 15:16 Why the West Is Worried 16:18 What's Missing in Ties? 18:24 India's Global Strategy 20:27 Can BRICS Become a Real Alternative? 22:15 A New World Order? 24:06 India's Biggest Strength 26:32 Closing Remarks Subscribe for sharp geopolitical analysis, global affairs coverage, strategic insights, and in-depth breakdowns of the forces shaping the world order.