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How India is Reshaping the Global Order with Former MEA Secretary Rajiv Sikri
The Global Chessboard and India’s Masterful Balancing Act
The breakup of the Soviet Union in 1991 was a game-changer for India, shaking up its economy, defence strategy, and foreign relations. For years, the USSR had been India’s largest trading partner, pumping in vital support through the rupee-ruble trade agreement. But then, December 25, 1991, arrived, and the Soviet Union collapsed.
While the Soviet Union’s collapse seemed like a disaster at first, it actually pushed India to evolve—fast.
In this episode of The NEON Show, a former diplomat with a 36-year career in the Indian Foreign Service, Rajiv Sikri examines India’s complex ties with neighbouring countries exploring issues like Kashmir, economic interdependence, and political dynamics. He also sheds light on the impact of global powers, especially the US and China, on India’s strategic choices.
Check out Rajiv Sikri’s book Strategic Conundrums: Reshaping India’s Foreign Policy
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