Nirupama Rao

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.