India in a Changing World Order: A Conversation with Prof. Harsh V. Pant

🔴 India’s foreign policy is evolving — but is it ready for a new world order?
👉 Prof. Harsh V. Pant breaks it down in this powerful conversation with Anjani Kumar.
🌍 How is India redefining its place in a rapidly changing global order?

In this thought-provoking one-on-one conversation, Prof. Harsh V. Pant (Vice President, Studies and Foreign Policy, ORF) joins Anjani Kumar, Senior Faculty at VisionIAS, to decode the big ideas shaping India’s foreign policy in the 21st century.

The discussion draws insights from Prof. Pant’s latest book – “Power and Purpose: Rediscovering Indian Foreign Policy in Amrit Kaal” – exploring how India is navigating global fault lines, technological disruptions, and strategic challenges while maintaining its diplomatic balance.

🎯 Why this matters for UPSC Aspirants:
GS Paper 2: International Relations, Governance, Diplomacy
PSIR Optional (Paper 2): India and the World
Essay & Ethics: Global Justice, Strategic Thinking, Value-based Diplomacy

Session outline:
1:40 - Introduction
3:52 – Why it is important to have power with purpose, and purpose-backed power
6:45 – Continuity and change in Indian foreign policy: From Nehru to Modi
11:27 – India’s strategic approach towards China
16:51 – How India should deal with the US–Pakistan–China axis
20:57 – Recalibrating India’s neighbourhood policy
27:51 – India’s global position and aspirations in the evolving world order
34:58 – How international relations are shaped by charismatic leaders today

📚 Featured Book:
Power and Purpose: Rediscovering Indian Foreign Policy in Amrit Kaal – by Prof. Harsh V. Pant

🎙️ Hosted by: Anjani Kumar, Faculty – International Relations, VisionIAS

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