Professor T.V. Paul on India's Unfinished Quest

In this episode of Chats Over Chai, CEO Lisa Singh is joined with Professor T.V. Paul, an expert on international security and South Asian geopolitics at McGill University, Canada to discuss India’s rise as a major global power.  Drawing on his recent book The Unfinished Quest: India’s Search for Major Power Status from Nehru to Modi, Professor Paul offers a nuanced analysis of India's trajectory toward global influence.

They delve into India’s strategic challenges in a changing global order, emphasizing the India-China dynamic, India’s bilateral relations with the United States, and the complexities of its foreign policy shaped by a multi-alignment approach. They discuss India’s role as a 'swing power', its strengthening ties with Western powers, including Australia, and the evolving role of the Quad in the Indo-Pacific region.

Tune into this episode as Lisa and Professor Paul unpack the historical and contemporary factors shaping India’s quest for a prominent role on the global stage.