About this episode

The episode explores whether India can maintain neutrality amidst global power dynamics and competing interests.

Hopes and deals aside, the US–Iran crisis continues and so does the global reshuffling of alliances. In a fragmented world, where rivals compete but still depend on each other, countries are having to rethink where they stand. India has chosen its own path from non-alignment to multi-alignment. But can it continue to balance competing powers while protecting its own interests? On India: A Story in the Making, we explore the new world order with two perspectives: Dr John Hemmings, looking from the outside in, as a geopolitical and security expert. And Azad Singh Rathore author and politician from Rajasthan, bringing a view from within India. Can India stay neutral in a world asking everyone to choose? EPISODE 52 – CAN INDIA STAY NEUTRAL? NOW LIVE ON: 📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@loveenatandonproductions 🎙️ Podcast – Smart Link: https://bingepods.com/podcast/podcast-rn7moe 💬 Join Our Discord Community: https://discord.gg/p2UYt9uV5d We thank Bridge India for facilitating this conversation in their Ideas for India event in London Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

People in this episode

Host: Loveena Tandon

Guests: Dr John Hemmings, Azad Singh Rathore

Topics covered

• geopolitics
• India
• US-Iran crisis
• multi-alignment
• global alliances
• neutrality

Keywords

• India
• neutrality
• geopolitics
• US-Iran crisis
• multi-alignment
• global alliances
• Dr John Hemmings
• Azad Singh Rathore

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Bridge India, YouTube, Discord, megaphone.fm

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