In a recent episode of Ripple Effect, Shivshankar Menon, Crisis Group trustee and former Indian National Security Adviser and Foreign Secretary, joined Michael and Steve to discuss India’s perspective on the U.S. election and how a second Trump presidency would impact relations between New Delhi and Washington. The conversation also explored how bilateral relations have evolved under President Biden’s administration and how India is positioning itself in a changing world order.
The discussion delved into India’s views on conflicts such as those in Ukraine and Gaza, as well as its evolving relationships with Russia and Israel. The participants also touched on New Delhi’s perspective on the U.S.-China rivalry and the state of democracy in the U.S. They discussed the potential ramifications of the upcoming elections for international peace and security.
Shivshankar shared his insights on these issues in his latest article in Foreign Affairs titled “All Powers Great and Small.” Listeners can access the full episode on Apple Podcasts or Spotify for further insights, as well as additional content on Crisis Group’s India and United States pages.