The Long View Episode 5 | Dr. Nishit Kumar | Prof. (Dr.) Sriparna Pathak

In this episode of The Long View Podcast, Dr Nishit Kumar, Assistant Professor at the Subhas Chandra Bose Chair on International Relations, speaks with Dr Sriparna Pathak, Professor of China Studies at O.P. Jindal Global University. The conversation explores the evolving and deeply interconnected dynamics of India–China relations, the strategic significance of the Indo-Pacific, and the broader geopolitical shifts shaping Asia today. The discussion also examines the role of narrative-building, agenda-setting, consensus formation, and regional hegemony in contemporary international politics. Further, the episode delves into the idea of MAHASAGAR and what it means for India’s maritime outlook, strategic partnerships, and future challenges in the Indian Ocean region. An insightful conversation for students, scholars, and practitioners of international relations, strategic affairs, and Indo-Pacific geopolitics.