Shivshankar Menon

Shivshankar Menon, former national security advisor of India and author of 'Choices: Inside the Making of Indian Foreign Policy,' delves into India's response to a changing global environment shaped by the Trump administration. He discusses the escalating tensions with Pakistan, the rise of India as a geopolitical player, and the implications of a less engaged U.S. on its foreign policy. Menon also explores how nonalignment might resurface and the necessity for agile partnerships in an increasingly fragmented global order.

Kenneth I. Juster, the former US Ambassador to India, and Shivshankar Menon, ex-foreign secretary of India, dive into the intricate dynamics of US-India relations. They discuss the evolving partnerships amid geopolitical tensions, particularly with China and in light of the Russia-Ukraine conflict. The conversation addresses challenges in trade and investment, while emphasizing collaboration on counter-terrorism efforts. They also explore the critical balance of military strategies in South Asia, especially regarding Pakistan, and the prospects for future cooperation.

From October 11, 2014: On his recent trip to the United States, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized India's desire to take up a greater role on the world stage. With India's renewed ambition, it is increasingly important for policymakers to understand what that role may look like, how it is envisioned from the Indian perspective, and how the country views international developments. Great opportunity exists for improved bilateral relations that bring stability, increased trade, and future defense, intelligence, and counterterrorism cooperation in the region.This week, Ambassador Shivshankar Menon, former national security adviser and former foreign secretary to the government of India, gave a speech at Brookings entitled, “India’s Role in the World.” In his address, Ambassador Menon discusses the new optimism in U.S.-India bilateral relations on the heels of newly elected Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent visit and how leaders can capitalize on this new momentum. Ambassador Menon also delves into India’s relations with Pakistan, Bangladesh, and other countries in the region, its evolving outlook on China, and what role, if any, India can play in countering violent extremism found in groups like transnational terrorist organizations like ISIS and al Qaeda.Strobe Talbott, president of The Brookings Institution, introduced Ambassador Menon and moderated the discussion.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lawfare. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.