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In this sharp and deeply strategic episode of The J Report, Host Jayesh Gangan is joined by Rajiv Sikri, one of India’s seniormost diplomats and a former Secretary in the Ministry of External Affairs, to decode the evolving landscape of Indian diplomacy, foreign policy challenges, and global geopolitical tensions.

From managing India’s delicate balancing act between China, Russia, and the United States, to confronting the structural flaws in Indian diplomacy, this episode offers a frontline perspective on India’s global game plan. We explore how India must prepare for the future—not just through reactive diplomacy but by building a long-term strategic vision rooted in historical insight and geopolitical foresight.

Topics covered in this episode include:
1️⃣ The Future of Indian Diplomacy

What direction should India’s foreign policy take as the world moves toward multipolarity and de-globalization?

2️⃣ India’s Relationship with China, Russia, and America

How India balances ties with China's aggression, Russia's shifting alliances, and America’s strategic expectations.

3️⃣ The Worst Parts of Indian Diplomacy

A brutally honest analysis of institutional weaknesses, lack of strategic communication, and the reactive nature of India’s foreign affairs machinery.

4️⃣ India’s Looming Foreign Policy Challenges

From border tensions and trade wars to cybersecurity threats and energy dependency, what are the next big challenges India must prepare for?

5️⃣ Global Geopolitical Tensions and India’s Role

Can India become a global power broker, or will it remain a balancer between great powers?

6️⃣ Long-Term Strategic Thinking in Indian Foreign Policy

What historical, cultural, and geopolitical trends should shape India’s long-term approach to diplomacy and global engagement?

7️⃣ India’s Position in a Shifting World Order

In a time of rising authoritarianism, economic uncertainty, and realignment of alliances—where does India stand and where should it head?

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Chapters

00:00 - Trailer
01:41 - Intro
03:13 - Jayesh Gangan x Rajiv Sikri
03:37 - How Indian Foreign Policy Evolved
10:37 - From Non-Alignment to Strategic Autonomy
13:36 - India’s Global Ambitions
20:06 - Who Shapes Indian Foreign Policy?
21:54 - Diaspora Diplomacy: India vs China
29:07 - Can Indian-Americans Influence U.S. Politics?
30:43 - Is India a Global Power Yet?
35:47 - Balancing the U.S., Russia & China
43:10 - Political Challenges at Home
44:50 - India’s Stand on BRICS & the West
49:30 - Is the U.S. a Reliable Partner?
57:04 - Why Is the U.S. Interfering in South Asia?
58:41 - Can India Compete with China?
01:06:27 - China’s Growing Influence in India’s Neighborhood
01:11:37 - India’s Diplomatic Win in Maldives
01:21:59 - Terror Threats from PoK
01:27:09 - Why India Loses at the Table
01:33:27 - India vs China in Africa & West Asia
01:44:51 - What Should Be India’s Grand Strategy?
01:46:36 - Balancing Soft & Hard Power
01:53:23 - India’s Next Big Foreign Policy Move
01:55:47 - Sign Off

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