
Manoj Kewalramani
Fellow at the Takshashila Institution and writer of the Tracking People's Daily substack. He specializes in foreign policy and China studies.
Top 5 podcasts with Manoj Kewalramani
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Sep 8, 2025 • 1h 2min
Emergency Pod: US-India-China Meltdown
Manoj Kewalramani, a foreign policy expert at the Takshashila Institution, teams up with James Crabtree, author of the insightful Billionaire Raj. They dissect the precarious triangular relationship between the U.S., India, and China. Discussions include the potential rise of U.S. isolationism and its repercussions globally. They also delve into the evolving, and often tense, dynamics of U.S.-India relations, military friction with China, and how Bollywood symbolism reflects these geopolitical shifts.

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Aug 8, 2024 • 43min
Sino-India Relations
Jude Blanchette, a Freeman Chair in China Studies, teams up with Manoj Kewalramani, an expert in Indo-Pacific studies, to dissect Sino-India relations. They dive into the complexities of interpreting Beijing’s dynamics and the evolution of dialogue under Xi Jinping. Challenges like the Doklam standoff and the strategic roles of SCO and BRICS are discussed, along with India's rising prospects as a global supply chain alternative to China. Their insights illuminate the intricacies of geopolitical rivalries and economic interdependencies.

Jan 28, 2025 • 36min
The Dealmaker Returns to Negotiate a New World Order
Joining Anushka Saxena is Manoj Kewalramani, Chairperson of the Indo-Pacific Studies Program at the Takshashila Institution and a US foreign policy expert. They discuss Trump’s vision for a 'Golden Age' and its implications for US alliances, particularly with India. Manoj dives into immigration policy challenges affecting the Indian diaspora and the evolving economic ties between the US and India. The conversation further explores the shifting dynamics in US-China relations and how they impact global politics in the Indo-Pacific region.

Nov 26, 2024 • 38min
China Makes Moves at the G20 Summit
Manoj Kewalramani, an expert on China's global influence, discusses the recent G20 summit and how China positioned itself as a leader for developing nations. He highlights China's focus on poverty alleviation initiatives and its collaborative approach to the Belt and Road Initiative. The conversation also dives into China's 'Friends of Peace' coalition addressing the Ukraine crisis and analyzes the nuances of India-China diplomatic relations following a key ministerial meeting. Kewalramani offers insights into the evolving geopolitical landscape.

Nov 16, 2021 • 52min
6th Plenum: Open Source CCP
Manoj Kewalramani, head of China research at the Takshashila Institution and author of 'Smokeless War,' dives deep into the implications of the 6th Plenary Meeting of the CCP. He discusses the evolving narratives of power under Xi Jinping and the role of the People's Daily in shaping public perception. Kewalramani also shares insights on designing a course to decode the CCP, emphasizing the intricacies of engaging with Chinese political dynamics. Tune in to uncover how historical revisions and cultural shifts reflect the party's future direction.