#GlobalOrderInterview “Under the neighbourhood first policy, India extended over $14 billion in lines of credit to neighboring countries, including Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Nepal, and Maldives.” In her interview with Global Order, Dr. Sriparna Pathak discusses India’s neighbourhood-first approach, focusing on development assistance, infrastructure financing, and emergency support to neighbouring countries. She highlights India’s provision of concessional and transparent credit lines, as well as critical aid during crises such as Sri Lanka’s economic downturn, as part of its broader regional engagement in contrast to debt-heavy lending models. Watch the full conversation on our YouTube channel – youtu.be/BXOIRItgViw #GlobalOrder #India #NeighbourhoodFirst #SouthAsia #RegionalConnectivity #DevelopmentAssistance #SriLanka #Geopolitics #StrategicAffairs #Diplomacy

#GlobalOrderInterview “Our development assistance to neighbors has reached over 21,100 crore rupees in more recent years.” India’s neighbourhood policy and regional connectivity strategy are highlighted in Dr. Sriparna Pathak’s interview with Global Order, where she discusses how development assistance, digital public infrastructure like UPI, and cross-border energy projects are deepening economic integration across South Asia. She points to these initiatives as examples of India’s expanding regional footprint through tangible, people-centric cooperation. Watch the full conversation on our YouTube channel – youtu.be/BXOIRItgViw #GlobalOrder #India #SouthAsia #NeighbourhoodFirst #RegionalConnectivity #DigitalPublicGoods #UPI #Geopolitics #StrategicAffairs #DevelopmentPartnerships

#GlobalOrderInterview In her interview with Global Order, Dr. Sriparna Pathak discusses the strategic significance of India’s Great Nicobar project, including a major transshipment port, a dual-use airport, and supporting infrastructure located close to the Malacca Strait. She highlights how this enhances India’s maritime logistics, trade hub potential, and forward presence in the Indo-Pacific, strengthening its ability to secure critical sea lanes and respond to regional contingencies. Watch the full conversation on our YouTube channel – youtu.be/BXOIRItgViw #GlobalOrder #India #GreatNicobar #MalaccaStrait #IndoPacific #MaritimeSecurity #Geopolitics #IndianOcean #StrategicAffairs #China #SeaLanes

#GlobalOrderInterview Dr. Sriparna Pathak, Professor of China Studies at O.P Jindal Global University, discusses India's growing role as a maritime power in the Indian Ocean. She highlights how India's strategic geography, naval modernization, and partnerships such as the Quad have strengthened its ability to secure critical sea lanes, project power, and contribute to stability across the Indo-Pacific. Watch the full conversation on our YouTube channel – youtu.be/BXOIRItgViw #GlobalOrder #IndianOcean #IndoPacific #India #IndianNavy #MaritimeSecurity #Quad #Geopolitics #StrategicAffairs #NavalPower

#GlobalOrderInterview In her new interview with Global Order, Dr. Sriparna Pathak challenges prevailing assumptions about China's rise, pointing to mounting debt, demographic decline, and persistent economic vulnerabilities. She also argues that India's manufacturing gains and export successes are too often overshadowed by narratives that portray China as an unstoppable economic powerhouse. Watch the full conversation on our YouTube channel – youtu.be/BXOIRItgViw #GlobalOrder #China #IndiaChina #Geopolitics #ChinaStudies #India #Manufacturing #EconomicGrowth #StrategicAffairs #InternationalRelations

What happens in Bangladesh rarely stays within its borders. From questions of democracy and governance to identity, migration, regional security and geopolitics, developments in Bangladesh have profound implications for South Asia and for diaspora communities around the world. In this thought-provoking episode of the Common Ground India–UK Series, Lakshmi Kaul, Contributing Editor, sits down with Imran Choudhary B.E.M. — writer, journalist, historian and former refugee during the Bangladesh Liberation War — for a wide-ranging conversation on history, belonging, politics and the future of the region. The interview also explores: 🔹 The future of democracy in Bangladesh 🔹 The impact of political developments on regional stability 🔹 India–Bangladesh relations and changing geopolitical realities 🔹 How events in Bangladesh shape wider South Asian dynamics 🔹 The evolving role of diaspora communities in public discourse 🔹 Identity, belonging and intergenerational change 🔹 The opportunities and challenges facing young South Asians today Watch the full interview here - youtube.com/watch?v=DqUy3weS… #Bangladesh #SouthAsia #Democracy #IndiaBangladesh #CommonGround #IndiaUK #Politics #Geopolitics #Diaspora #BengaliIdentity #RabindranathTagore #SouthAsianDiaspora #RegionalSecurity #CurrentAffairs #InternationalRelations #BangladeshPolitics #UKIndia #GlobalPolitics @KaulLakshmi

#GlobalOrderInterview In this episode of The Global Order, host Swareena Singh speaks with Dr. Sriparna Pathak, one of India’s leading China scholars, to unpack the realities of India–China relations amid growing geopolitical competition in Asia. The conversation explores whether India can leverage its strategic position near the Strait of Malacca, why Beijing appears reluctant to resolve the long-standing border dispute, and how China’s approach to trade, infrastructure, and regional influence shapes its broader strategy. Dr. Pathak examines the implications of China’s expanding footprint in South Asia, the challenges posed by economic dependence, and India's efforts to strengthen its strategic autonomy through military modernization, economic diversification, and regional partnerships. The discussion also addresses common misconceptions about China, the future of the Line of Actual Control (LAC), the role of the Belt and Road Initiative, and why understanding China's long-term strategic thinking is essential for policymakers and the public alike. Watch the full conversation on our YouTube channel - youtu.be/BXOIRItgViw @Sriparnapathak #IndiaChinaRelations #China #India #Geopolitics #IndoPacific #Quad #BorderDispute #InternationalRelations #SouthAsia #TheGlobalOrder #StrategicAffairs #ForeignPolicy #IndianOcean #ChinaStudies

At Samudramanthan 2026, Vice Admiral Pradeep Chauhan AVSM & Bar, VSM (Retd.) reflects on the complexity of understanding the norms, beliefs, and values of states surrounding the Bay of Bengal. He emphasizes the importance of diverse interlocutors in navigating the intellectual and strategic dimensions of this maritime space, and highlights the significance of collaborative dialogue in shaping regional understanding. Watch the full address on our YouTube channel - youtu.be/-Ypz6GdfdzQ #Samudramanthan2026 #MaritimeStudies #BayOfBengal #Geopolitics #InternationalRelations #StrategicStudies #MaritimeSecurity #IndianOceanRegion

At Samudramanthan 2026, Vice Admiral Pradeep Chauhan AVSM & Bar, VSM (Retd.) opens his address by emphasizing the importance of the seminar as a platform to bring together multiple perspectives on a strategically significant maritime region. He highlights the need to examine how maritime spaces are perceived in the contemporary international order and how states transform these spaces through their interactions. Watch the full address on our YouTube channel - youtu.be/-Ypz6GdfdzQ #MaritimeStudies #MaritimeSecurity #InternationalRelations #Geopolitics #IndianOceanRegion #Geostrategy #Statecraft #BlueEconomy

At Samudramanthan 2026, Vice Admiral Pradeep Chauhan AVSM & Bar, VSM (Retd.) highlights the importance of interdisciplinary engagement among security, economic, diplomatic, and cultural perspectives to build a more holistic understanding of strategic spaces. He warns that history will not forgive “failures of imagination” if we continue to view complex domains through a single lens. Watch the full address on our YouTube channel - youtu.be/-Ypz6GdfdzQ #Geopolitics #StrategicStudies #InternationalRelations #MaritimeStudies #Geostrategy #Statecraft #ForeignPolicy #CriticalThinking

#Samudramanthan At Samudramanthan 2926 Vice Admiral Pradeep Chauhan AVSM & Bar, VSM (Retd.) explains how a state’s outlook is shaped by three interlinked elements: its interpretation of history, its strategic intentions toward emerging opportunities, and its material capabilities. He emphasizes that geopolitics cannot be understood in silos of culture, security, or economics, but must be seen as an integrated framework combining all these dimensions. Watch the full address on our YouTube channel - youtu.be/-Ypz6GdfdzQ #Geopolitics #Geostrategy #Geoeconomics #InternationalRelations #StrategicStudies #Statecraft #ForeignPolicy #MaritimeStudies

#Samudramanthan2026 At Samudramanthan 2026, co-organised by Global Order and the National Maritime Foundation, Vice Admiral Pradeep Chauhan, AVSM & Bar, VSM (Retd.), delivers an insightful inaugural address on the evolving ways in which maritime spaces are understood in the contemporary international order. Speaking on the strategic and intellectual importance of the Bay of Bengal region, the Vice Admiral underscores how maritime geography is often underexplored through a truly interdisciplinary lens. He calls for a deeper integration of historical interpretation, state intent, and material capabilities to better understand how nations engage with maritime domains. Watch the full address on our YouTube channel - youtu.be/-Ypz6GdfdzQ #Samudramanthan2026 #MaritimeSecurity #IndianOceanRegion #BayOfBengal #Geopolitics #Geostrategy #Geoeconomics #MaritimeStudies #IndiaMaritime #NationalMaritimeFoundation #GlobalOrder #ViceAdmiralPradeepChauhan #StrategicStudies #InternationalRelations #SeaPower #BlueEconomy #StrategicThought #IndianNavy #OceanGovernance #MaritimeDialogue

Bangladesh stands at a pivotal moment in its history. What does the future hold for democracy, governance, and regional stability in South Asia? Join Lakshmi Kaul and Imran Choudhary B.E.M. for a thought-provoking conversation on history, identity, democracy, and the challenges shaping the region's future. 🎙️ Common Ground: India–UK Series. COMING SOON Subscribe to our YouTube channel and turn on notifications so you don't miss this insightful discussion - youtube.com/@globalorder8842 @KaulLakshmi

How does China's understanding of deterrence differ from conventional Western thinking? Former Foreign Secretary Vijay Gokhale discusses a key distinction in strategic culture: while Western deterrence is often viewed as reactive and defensive, Chinese deterrence has frequently been characterised as preemptive, rooted in a broader conception of security, legitimacy, and strategic intent. Watch the full conversation on our YouTube channel - youtu.be/3Ke6W7VEcyk #ChinaStudies #StrategicStudies #Geopolitics #Deterrence #SecurityStudies #InternationalRelations #ForeignPolicy #ChinaStrategy #StrategicAffairs #AsianSecurity

Grey-zone tactics have become a defining feature of contemporary Chinese strategy. Former Foreign Secretary Vijay Gokhale examines how incremental actions in the South China Sea have enabled Beijing to alter facts on the ground while remaining below the threshold of open conflict, creating strategic dilemmas for smaller states such as the Philippines. Watch the full conversation on our YouTube channel - youtu.be/3Ke6W7VEcyk #SouthChinaSea #Philippines #ChinaStudies #Geopolitics #StrategicAffairs #GreyZoneWarfare #MaritimeSecurity #InternationalRelations #IndoPacific #ForeignPolicy

The question of the Dalai Lama's succession carries implications far beyond religion. In this clip, former Foreign Secretary Vijay Gokhale examines the enduring authority of the Dalai Lama institution within Tibetan society and discusses why the selection of a future Dalai Lama could emerge as a significant point of contention in India–China relations. Watch the full conversation on our YouTube channel - youtu.be/3Ke6W7VEcyk #DalaiLama #Tibet #ChinaStudies #IndiaChinaRelations #Geopolitics #StrategicAffairs #ForeignPolicy #InternationalRelations #AsianSecurity

The future of India–China relations may be characterised by what former Foreign Secretary Vijay Gokhale terms "armed coexistence"—a stable yet heavily militarised border environment. In this clip, he argues that while the likelihood of large-scale conflict may remain limited, persistent grey-zone tactics and calibrated pressure are likely to continue shaping the strategic landscape along the Line of Actual Control. Watch the full conversation on our YouTube channel - youtu.be/3Ke6W7VEcyk #IndiaChinaRelations #ChinaStudies #StrategicAffairs #Geopolitics #BorderSecurity #GreyZoneWarfare #NationalSecurity #ForeignPolicy #IndoPacific

#GlobalOrderInterview In this compelling interview, Mr Vijay Gokhale, who previously served as India's Ambassador to China and later as Foreign Secretary, and is widely regarded as one of India's foremost experts on China, discusses his latest book, China's Wars. Drawing on extensive research and historical case studies, Mr Gokhale examines the drivers behind China's military coercion. The conversation also explores the implications of Xi Jinping's rise, the future of India-China relations, the realities of armed coexistence along the Line of Actual Control, and the potential challenges posed by the eventual succession of His Holiness, the 14th Dalai Lama. Watch the full conversation on our YouTube channel - youtu.be/3Ke6W7VEcyk @IshanDhar @VGokhale59 #ChinasWars #VijayGokhale #China #IndiaChinaRelations #Geopolitics #ForeignPolicy #XiJinping #IndoPacific #NationalSecurity #DalaiLama #MilitaryStrategy #CurrentAffairs #WorldAffairs #PodcastInterview #StrategicAffairs

“India is not one homogeneous market - it’s multiple economies within one,” says Dr Param Shah, CEO, Government Relations and Strategic Communications at Arvind Ltd. He argues that businesses entering India often underestimate its institutional maturity, digital infrastructure, and the importance of patience, localisation, and long-term thinking. Watch the full interview here - youtube.com/watch?v=SdxAId6t…