About this episode

The episode discusses India's foreign policy in the context of the U.S.-Russia standoff and China's growing influence.

Following Vladimir Putin’s state visit to India, podcast host Alex Gabuev is joined by Pankaj Saran, former Indian ambassador to Moscow and convenor at NatStrat, to discuss India’s position amid China’s growing influence, U.S. tariffs, and Russian aggression.

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Host: Alex Gabuev

Guest: Pankaj Saran

Topics covered

• U.S.-Russia relations
• India's foreign policy
• China's influence
• Russian aggression
• U.S. tariffs

Keywords

• India
• Russia
• U.S.
• foreign policy
• Vladimir Putin
• Pankaj Saran
• China
• tariffs
• aggression

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Places: India, Moscow, China, U.S., Russia

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