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The Interview With Karan Thapar

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Ranjit Rae
India's former ambassador to Nepal
Government of India
Episode: Sky-high Aspirations After Elections In Nepal Need Best Talent In Country To Deliver: Ranjit Rae
Shivshankar Menon
Former National Security Advisor, former Foreign Secretary and former Ambassador to Israel
Former Indian government positions
Episode: Mid-East War: India’s silences & action inexplicable; they diminish us; this isn’t Satyameva Jayate
Kanak Mani Dixit
Founder editor of Himal Southasian
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Salman Khurshid
Former foreign minister and former law minister of India
Indian National Congress
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Shashank Joshi
Defense editor of The Economist
The Economist
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Yubaraj Ghimire
Editor of deshsanchar.com
deshsanchar.com
Episode: Nepal Elections: New Govt Will Be Unstable and Won’t Last Long; Sushila Karki’s Govt a Failure
Dushyant Dave
Former president of the Supreme Court Bar Association
Law, judiciary
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Ajay Srivastava
Founder of the Global Trade Research Initiative, India's trade expert
Global Trade Research Initiative
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Lionel Barber
Former editor of the Financial Times
Financial Times
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Karan Thapar
Host of in-depth interviews characterized by incisive questioning and a commitment to uncovering critical insights in political discourse.

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Sky-high Aspirations After Elections In Nepal Need Best Talent In Country To Deliver: Ranjit Rae
Q: What attitude should India adopt to capitalize on this moment and sustain a constructive relationship with the new Nepali government?
Rae suggests a positive, cooperative approach, focusing on practical cooperation (like Gulf crisis response and economic programs), while maintaining mutual trust and a respectful, non-confrontational posture.
Sky-high Aspirations After Elections In Nepal Need Best Talent In Country To Deliver: Ranjit Rae
Q: What were the key sources of overwhelming support for Balendra Shah and the Rashtriya Swatantra Party?
Ranjit Rae explains that the party's appeal crossed demographics, leveraging Gen Z energy, leadership charisma, and a critique of the old guard, aided by a desire for technocratic governance and economic delivery.
Mid-East War: India’s silences & action inexplicable; they diminish us; this isn’t Satyameva Jayate
Q: What would be required for India to convincingly lead or influence the Global South in this crisis?
Menon argues that genuine leadership would require clear, principled actions on critical issues, not selective engagement; demonstrating courage to call out wrongs and a willingness to act coherently on global security matters would strengthen credibility.
Mid-East War: India’s silences & action inexplicable; they diminish us; this isn’t Satyameva Jayate
Q: Does India's visit to Israel before strikes undermine or support its claim to be a net security provider in the region?
The host raises concerns about timing and signals; Menon implies that while there may have been political signaling, the overall perception could be that India is hedging, which complicates its image as a consistent regional security partner.
Mid-East War: India’s silences & action inexplicable; they diminish us; this isn’t Satyameva Jayate
Q: Is India's silence aligned with a strategic autonomy approach, or does it indicate weakness in India's global stance?
Menon suggests that India's silence signals a tension between strategic autonomy and moral positioning; while autonomy is asserted, the lack of a forceful public condemnation or consistent policy messaging risks diminishing India's credibility on the world stage.

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Engaging with key political figures and public intellectuals, discussions often revolve around pressing socio-political issues in India. Conversations highlight topics such as governance, economic policy, foreign relations, and social movements. The interviews are characterized by a commitment to rigorous questioning and providing a platform for diverse perspectives. This format not only illuminates complex issues but also challenges prevailing narratives, making it a unique resource for listeners seeking an informed view on current affairs in India.

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