Shaping the World Order: India’s Role in U.S. Elections and International Geopolitics

In this episode of Ripple Effect, Michael and Steve are joined by Shivshankar Menon, Crisis Group trustee and former Indian National Security Adviser and Foreign Secretary, to discuss India’s perspective on the U.S. election. They explore what a second Trump presidency would mean for relations between New Delhi and Washington, how bilateral relations have evolved under President Biden’s administration, and how India is positioning itself in a changing world order.

India’s views on conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza are also discussed, as well as its changing relationships with Russia and Israel. The conversation touches on the U.S.-China rivalry and the state of democracy in the U.S., with potential impacts on international peace and security explored further.

Listeners can tune in to the episode on Apple Podcasts or Spotify to hear more about these topics. For additional resources, they can read Shivshankar’s latest article in Foreign Affairs titled “All Powers Great and Small” or explore the India-United States pages for more information on this topic.