About this episode

The episode discusses Prime Minister Modi's tour and its implications for India and China in the Indo-Pacific region.

What does Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent visit to Australia, New Zealand, and Indonesia mean for India, China, and the rest of the Indo-Pacific? On this episode of Talking Geopolitics , GPF Chairman George Friedman joins host Christian Smith to discuss how Modi's tour signals a strategic pivot for India, how geography and common security interests can be leveraged to buffer China, and what this loose anti-China framework means for the broader geopolitical system. Also: Chinese countermoves. Pakistan looks west. Episode recorded on July 14, 2026. Learn more about GeoEconomic Lens and access the first issue for free at https://geopoliticalfutures.com/lens/introducing-lens/. Learn more about GPF and subscribe to our free newsletter at http://www.geopoliticalfutures.com/gpf-newsletter.

People in this episode

Host: Christian Smith

Guest: George Friedman

Topics covered

• India
• China
• Indo-Pacific
• geopolitics
• security interests
• anti-China coalition

Keywords

• Modi
• China
• Indo-Pacific
• geopolitical system
• security interests
• Pakistan
• Australia
• New Zealand
• Indonesia

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Geopolitical Futures

Places: Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia, China, Pakistan

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