About this episode

Former ambassador Don Lu discusses the evolution of US-India relations and shares personal anecdotes related to diplomacy and cultural references.

When did the US first warm to India and why? Why did Pakistan nominate Trump for a Nobel? And what does the Y2K bug have to do with US-India relations today? Former ambassador Don Lu shares stories and insight on person-to person diplomacy and his personal connection to Disney's Splash Mountain.

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