The Long View Episode 6 | Chair Professor Ashok Kantha | Ms. Suhasini Haidar

Welcome to Episode 6 of The Long View podcast! 🎙️ In this crucial episode, we dive deep into the strategic complexities of ‘India’s Neighbourhood,’ focusing on the expanding footprint of China across South Asia. How can India effectively counter the growing "China challenge" in its own backyard? To answer this vital question, we are joined by two of the most distinguished voices on Indian foreign policy: Chair Professor Shri. Ashok Kantha (former Indian Ambassador to China) and Ms. Suhasini Haidar (Diplomatic Editor, The Hindu). Together, they unpack the geopolitical chessboard and analyse what Beijing's moves mean for New Delhi's future. 🔍 In this episode, we cover: The 'China Factor': How Beijing’s growing influence and its strategic alliance with Pakistan are actively shaping India’s relations with its South Asian neighbours. The Global Geopolitical Overlay: An in-depth analysis of the recent recalibrations in US-China relations and the direct implications this shifting global equilibrium holds for India. Building Regional Resilience: The urgent need for improved, collective regional cooperation in South Asia to address shared vulnerabilities. A New Diplomatic Playbook: Actionable insights into how India must design and adopt a differentiated, more effective approach than China to manage its neighbourhood ties successfully. Whether you are a student of international relations, a geopolitics enthusiast, or simply looking to understand the forces shaping India's borders, this conversation is essential viewing. 👇 Let us know your thoughts! How do you think India should reshape its foreign policy to counter Beijing's influence? Drop your analysis in the comments below! 🔔 Don't forget to LIKE, SHARE, and SUBSCRIBE to The Long View for more expert geopolitical analysis and foreign policy deep-dives. 🎧 Also available on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/16q5... #India #China #Geopolitics #ForeignPolicy #InternationalRelations #SouthAsia #USA #TheLongViewPodcast #Diplomacy #TheHindu