3 Martini Lunch Encore: Jim in India: What They Think of Trump, the China Threat, & More
Nov 27, 2025
Join Jim as he shares intriguing insights from his recent trip to India. Discover how Indians perceive the Trump administration and the evolving U.S.-India relationship. He delves into the influence of the RSS and its ties to Prime Minister Modi. Concerns about China's military expansion and regional stability take center stage, particularly regarding Taiwan and border tensions. With anecdotes from his travels, Jim paints a vivid picture of the complex dynamics shaping India's political landscape.
AI Snips
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
Seven Days, Five Cities Press Tour
- Jim described his Hudson Institute–sponsored press trip that covered five Indian cities in seven days.
- He said the schedule included one plane trip per day and many meetings with officials and experts.
Inside The RSS Centenary Gatherings
- Jim Garrity attended the RSS 100th anniversary events in Nagpur and described large marches, yoga, and martial displays.
- He noted thousands of members took selfies with visiting American journalists and felt intense pride and purpose.
RSS As A Century-Long Power Network
- The RSS mixes civic service, nationalism, and deep political reach across India.
- Jim compared its global influence to the Chinese Communist Party and Muslim Brotherhood over the last century.