International Relations & Security Analysis.

Is soft power relevant for India’s rise in a world order driven by hard military and economic coercion? Why are India’s culture, values and foreign policy so attractive globally? Are Western rankings of India’s soft power biased? What is the strategy of the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) to promote Brand India around the world? How can non-governmental entities project India’s soft power internationally? For answers, watch Episode 162 of Dr. Sreeram Chaulia’s TV show on Doordarshan, featuring a discussion with Ambassador Nandini Singla, Director General of ICCR. 🔗https://youtu.be/sEhhhUgs3WA?si=G4jwL-L1jLduKjaR

If India becomes a superpower and provides options other than China and the USA in economic and military domains, it will be welcomed by Malaysia and other ASEAN countries. These nations prefer not to be caught between just two big powers, says the Malaysian scholar Dr. Chee Meng Tan. Watch the full episode of this TV show for more insights. 🔗https://youtu.be/Of3RYpDvOow?si=YATY_ElZpsofj1wO

Have you watched Episode 161 of ‘Indian Diplomacy’ on Doordarshan? It features Dr. Chee Meng Tan of the University of Nottingham Malaysia and offers a 360-degree perspective on the strengthening comprehensive strategic partnership between Malaysia and India. 🔗https://youtu.be/Of3RYpDvOow?si=_BeeNEBy9pVkJWqE

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What explains India’s increasing importance to Malaysia and other ASEAN countries? How has Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim turned around Malaysia’s relations with India? What are the avenues for expanding Malaysia-India trade, investment and supply chain integration? How can Malaysia-India security and defence cooperation tackle shared threats? Is India capable of subtly counterbalancing China and the USA in Southeast Asia? How can Malaysia and India harness diaspora diplomacy and education diplomacy to deepen people-to-people links? For answers, watch Episode 161 of Dr. Sreeram Chaulia’s TV show on Doordarshan, featuring the analyst and scholar from the University of Nottingham Malaysia, Dr. Chee Meng Tan. 🔗https://youtu.be/Of3RYpDvOow?si=LlJ20a7IxQl23weA

The trade deal with the USA is a win for India on many counts. But it is still a Volatile, Uncertain, Complex and Ambiguous (VUCA) world, and India should continue pursuing its successful foreign policy that is based on diversification and multi-alignment. Please read Professor Sreeram Chaulia’s lead column in Hindustan Times and share your thoughts. 🔗https://www.hindustantimes.com/opinion/washington-blinks-new-delhi-benefits-101770134711120-amp.html

Have you read Professor Sreeram Chaulia’s column in today’s Hindustan Times on an important international topic?

The European Union has grown wary and concerned about China over its support for Russia in Ukraine and its aggressive trade and industrial policies. Yet, complete decoupling of the EU and China is not possible. Instead the EU is ‘de-risking’ by finding new partners like MERCOSUR and India, says Susanne Kamerling of the Leiden Asia Centre. Watch the full episode of this TV show for more insights. 🔗https://youtu.be/jsyntfgYJIw?si=vqL0I0UcjlQuER7R

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What explains the growing salience of India for the European Union (EU)? Can the historic EU-India Free Trade Agreement (FTA) enhance strategic autonomy and preserve a rules-based international order? How far can military cooperation go under the EU-India Security and Defence Partnership? Is increasing wariness in the EU about China related to former’s embrace of India? How viable is the EU-India mobility pact amidst a wave of anti-immigrant politics in Europe? Could threats and pressures from third parties like the USA derail the expanding EU-India friendship? For answers, watch Episode 160 of Dr. Sreeram Chaulia’s TV show on Doordarshan, featuring a discussion with Susanne Kamerling, Associate Fellow at the Leiden Asia Centre in the Netherlands. 🔗https://youtu.be/jsyntfgYJIw?si=WHpZPrJBhtqiKE3m

Ancient India dominated international trade and was the number one economy in the world because it led in textiles and shipping. Its dynamism came from openness to new ideas, innovations and challenges. It also had powerful political empires and enormous cultural influence from Southeast Asia up to the Middle East and beyond, says economist Prasenjit Basu. Watch the full episode of this TV show to learn more. 🔗https://youtu.be/iimVCqeO_5g?si=MZPNpdH5slvBUoy2