Unpacking India’s Views on the U.S. Elections: An Insightful Conversation with Shivshankar Menon

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.

The conversation also delves into India’s views on conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza, its changing relationships with Russia and Israel, and New Delhi’s stance on the U.S.-China rivalry. They also touch on the state of democracy in the U.S. and the potential impacts of the upcoming elections on international peace and security.

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