Dhruva Jaishankar
Analyst and critic of Ashley Tellis's essay on India's foreign policy. Argues that the U.S. is not offering India an alliance and that India has little choice but to strive for a multipolar order.
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Jul 31, 2025 • 1h 9min
The Uncertain Future of U.S. Relations With India
Ashley J. Tellis, a scholar and former U.S. official, makes a case for India's closer alignment with the U.S. to counter China, stirring debate. Dhruva Jaishankar counters that the U.S. isn't offering India a true alliance, pushing for a multipolar order instead. Nirupama Rao emphasizes India's need for strategic autonomy amidst complex international dynamics. The trio dives deep into the challenges of U.S.-India relations, the implications of India's political shift, and the need for effective collaboration to tackle regional threats.
Mar 5, 2025 • 53min
How India Engages the World
Dhruva Jaishankar, Executive Director of the Observer Research Foundation America and author of "Vishwa Shastra: India and the World," dives deep into India's evolving foreign policy. He tackles misconceptions about India's strategic culture and highlights its pre-independence influences. Dhruva also discusses the tensions in India-Pakistan relations and the challenges India faces in Southeast Asia. Additionally, he examines how past non-alignment policies shape contemporary strategies and what the Trump administration's potential return could mean for India.
