“Under the neighbourhood first policy, India extended over $14 billion in lines of credit to neighboring countries, including Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Nepal, and Maldives.” In her interview with Global Order, Dr. Sriparna Pathak discusses India’s neighbourhood-first approach, focusing on development assistance, infrastructure financing, and emergency support to neighbouring countries. She highlights India’s provision of concessional and transparent credit lines, as well as critical aid during crises such as Sri Lanka’s economic downturn, as part of its broader regional engagement in contrast to debt-heavy lending models. Watch the full conversation – https://youtu.be/BXOIRItgViw #GlobalOrder #India #NeighbourhoodFirst #SouthAsia #RegionalConnectivity #DevelopmentAssistance #SriLanka #Geopolitics #StrategicAffairs #Diplomacy

“Our development assistance to neighbors has reached over 21,100 crore rupees in more recent years.” India’s neighbourhood policy and regional connectivity strategy are highlighted in Dr. Sriparna Pathak’s interview with Global Order, where she discusses how development assistance, digital public infrastructure like UPI, and cross-border energy projects are deepening economic integration across South Asia. She points to these initiatives as examples of India’s expanding regional footprint through tangible, people-centric cooperation. Watch the full conversation– https://youtu.be/BXOIRItgViw #GlobalOrder #India #SouthAsia #NeighbourhoodFirst #RegionalConnectivity #DigitalPublicGoods #UPI #Geopolitics #StrategicAffairs #DevelopmentPartnerships

In her interview with Global Order, Dr. Sriparna Pathak discusses the strategic significance of India’s Great Nicobar project, including a major transshipment port, a dual-use airport, and supporting infrastructure located close to the Malacca Strait. She highlights how this enhances India’s maritime logistics, trade hub potential, and forward presence in the Indo-Pacific, strengthening its ability to secure critical sea lanes and respond to regional contingencies. Watch the full conversation on – https://youtu.be/BXOIRItgViw #GlobalOrder #India #GreatNicobar #MalaccaStrait #IndoPacific #MaritimeSecurity #Geopolitics #IndianOcean #StrategicAffairs #China #SeaLanes

Dr. Sriparna Pathak, Professor of China Studies at O.P Jindal Global University, discusses India's growing role as a maritime power in the Indian Ocean. She highlights how India's strategic geography, naval modernization, and partnerships such as the Quad have strengthened its ability to secure critical sea lanes, project power, and contribute to stability across the Indo-Pacific. Watch the full conversation – https://youtu.be/BXOIRItgViw #GlobalOrder #IndianOcean #IndoPacific #India #IndianNavy #MaritimeSecurity #Quad #Geopolitics #StrategicAffairs #NavalPower

In her new interview with Global Order, Dr. Sriparna Pathak challenges prevailing assumptions about China's rise, pointing to mounting debt, demographic decline, and persistent economic vulnerabilities. She also argues that India's manufacturing gains and export successes are too often overshadowed by narratives that portray China as an unstoppable economic powerhouse. Watch the full conversation – https://youtu.be/BXOIRItgViw #GlobalOrder #China #IndiaChina #Geopolitics #ChinaStudies #India #Manufacturing #EconomicGrowth #StrategicAffairs #InternationalRelations

What happens in Bangladesh rarely stays within its borders. From questions of democracy and governance to identity, migration, regional security and geopolitics, developments in Bangladesh have profound implications for South Asia and for diaspora communities around the world. In this thought-provoking episode of the Common Ground India–UK Series, Lakshmi Kaul, Contributing Editor, sits down with Imran Choudhary B.E.M. — writer, journalist, historian and former refugee during the Bangladesh Liberation War — for a wide-ranging conversation on history, belonging, politics and the future of the region. The discussion begins on Rabindranath Tagore's birth anniversary, exploring the deep emotional and cultural connections that shape Bengali identity across generations. Imran reflects on memories of home, the role of literature and music in preserving heritage, and what it means to belong to multiple worlds at once. The conversation then turns to the changing nature of diaspora politics. As political debates in South Asia increasingly resonate across borders, Lakshmi and Imran examine how younger generations of South Asians in Britain engage with issues of democracy, nationalism, religion and identity. They discuss whether rising social divisions, concerns around hate crimes, and feelings of exclusion among minority communities are contributing to political disengagement—or inspiring a new generation of activists and leaders. The interview also explores: 🔹 The future of democracy in Bangladesh 🔹 The impact of political developments on regional stability 🔹 India–Bangladesh relations and changing geopolitical realities 🔹 How events in Bangladesh shape wider South Asian dynamics 🔹 The evolving role of diaspora communities in public discourse 🔹 Identity, belonging and intergenerational change 🔹 The opportunities and challenges facing young South Asians today As the conversation concludes, Lakshmi asks what keeps Imran awake at night—and what possibilities, challenges and opportunities lie ahead for the region. Watch now and join the conversation. Chapters - 0:00-1:15 Opening 1:27-4:11 Personal Journey and Connection to India 4:15-11:48 Rabindranath Tagore, Bangla Identity and the Memories of Childhood 12:42-22:39 Surviving Adversity: From Refugee to Politician 23:34-24:34 Are Young South Asians Redifining Politics and Identity? 24:49-28:12 Are Hate Crimes Driving The Youth Away From Politics? 28:59-36:14 Political Landscape in Bangladesh 36:33-37:40 Will Political Change in West Bengal Affect India-Bangladesh Relations? 37:44-39:40 Closing #Bangladesh #SouthAsia #Democracy #IndiaBangladesh #LakshmiKaul #ImranChoudhary #CommonGround #IndiaUK #Politics #Geopolitics #Diaspora #BengaliIdentity #RabindranathTagore #SouthAsianDiaspora #RegionalSecurity #CurrentAffairs #InternationalRelations #BangladeshPolitics #UKIndia #GlobalPolitics

In this episode of Global Order, host Swareena Singh speaks with Dr. Sriparna Pathak, one of India’s leading China scholars, to unpack the realities of India–China relations amid growing geopolitical competition in Asia. The conversation explores whether India can leverage its strategic position near the Strait of Malacca, why Beijing appears reluctant to resolve the long-standing border dispute, and how China’s approach to trade, infrastructure, and regional influence shapes its broader strategy. Dr. Pathak examines the implications of China’s expanding footprint in South Asia, the challenges posed by economic dependence, and India's efforts to strengthen its strategic autonomy through military modernization, economic diversification, and regional partnerships. The discussion also addresses common misconceptions about China, the future of the Line of Actual Control (LAC), the role of the Belt and Road Initiative, and why understanding China's long-term strategic thinking is essential for policymakers and the public alike. Chapters 00:00 - 02:30 - Opening 02:31 - 05:11 - India and the strategic advantage at the Strait of Malacca 05:12 - 11:47 - India- China border dispute management 11:48 - 22:03 - India- China economic relationship and critical vulnerabilities 22:04 - 33:26 - China's expanding footprint in India's neighbourhood 33:27 - 36:50 - Biggest misconceptions about China 36:51 - 37:49 - Closing #IndiaChinaRelations #China #India #Geopolitics #IndoPacific #Quad #BorderDispute #InternationalRelations #SouthAsia #TheGlobalOrder #StrategicAffairs #ForeignPolicy #IndianOcean #ChinaStudies

At Samudramanthan 2026, Vice Admiral Pradeep Chauhan AVSM & Bar, VSM (Retd.) reflects on the complexity of understanding the norms, beliefs, and values of states surrounding the Bay of Bengal. He emphasizes the importance of diverse interlocutors in navigating the intellectual and strategic dimensions of this maritime space, and highlights the significance of collaborative dialogue in shaping regional understanding. Watch the full address - https://youtu.be/-Ypz6GdfdzQ #Samudramanthan2026 #MaritimeStudies #BayOfBengal #Geopolitics #InternationalRelations #StrategicStudies #MaritimeSecurity #IndianOceanRegion