EP-138 | India-China, The Russian Response, US Elections and Raisina 2024 Ft Samir Saran

Smita stop interrupting, please. Just when Dr Saran is about to drop a juicy nugget, you rush in...and the moment is lost😑

One point which is always missed in such discussions is that China's super growth was driven by State controlled capitalism. No protests, no dissensions, land simply acquired where required and the fear in the contractors to complete projects in time. India is a functioning democracy with a humongous population. Political agendas, activism, dissent at the drop of a hat, pushback of all kinds. Our growth will be gradual or at best on track. Those who celebrate the China growth story always miss out on this single, critical dimension which made much of the difference.

God, I dont know how I have missed listening to this person in so much time. Absolute gem. The Talk Shop banter and the 5th Beatle banter were the best😂😂😂 Lots of luck for Raisina and this time I will follow it.

I have been following ANI podcast with Smita Prakash ji for quite some time now and I think that the whole discussion, its length and its pace, its gravitas and its levity, are simply on point. I simply prefer these podcasts over all others. Kudos!!

I wholeheartedly concur with Mr. Saran's viewpoint that Bush Jr. was undoubtedly the best American President for India. His policies and initiatives towards strengthening India-US relations were exemplary and unparalleled, which has benefited India in numerous ways.

The Raisana Dialogue programme is of a very high standard, we are privileged to watch it in YouTube. Mr Saran is very smart, sharp and articulative. He was seen in commanding position as a curator. 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

Smitaji, you should invite General Syed Ata Hasnain for a podcast. He was a GOC of Corps in Srinagar and has extensive knowledge and experience to talk about the excellent work done by our government at Pakistani and Chinese fronts.

Wonderful conversation. Side note is Smita Prakash is looking young and beautiful.

Outstanding podcast with the brilliant Samir Saran. I thought I knew ‘something’ but this podcast showed me I know nothing and there is so much to learn! 🙏🏾

Why you are keep on interrupting 1. It breaks the flow of conversation 2. It change or switch the subject in its entirety I understand u want to ask and have opinion about 1000 things but please let a topic get over or atleast conclude before giving new que

India has to emerge as a civilization state which functions as a Continental economy where different parts are moving in Coordination with Speed and accuracy towards the same goal.

Is Samir Saran gonna be next in line to Dr. Jaishankar? His voice is 100% match to Farhan Akthar

Samir is always a pleasure to listen to. Good to see him in Smita’s podcast👏👏🌺‼️

An excellent conversation (bravo) and have inspired me to attend Raisina dialogues next year. I am pharma data scientist and interested in cooperation between India and Switzerland in this area. Hope to have more talks in Pharmaceutical and health equity sector for the Raisina dialogues 2025.

Wonderful talk .... but Smita pls don't interrupt your guest while he speaks

Could listen forever to these deep insights by someone who knows😂😂and has dealt practically and operationally.... Brilliantly compared by Smita... Well done😊😊😊

Although the Observer Research Foundation (ORF) may seem to be a mere foreign policy think-tank, actually it's far more than that. In the last ten years it has emerged as the sole agency that is behind India's foreign policymaking, similar to the Council on Foreign Relations in the US. As a result of that India's foreign policy is now consistent and is unlikely to be effected by changes in ruling parties at the centre. Which has its own benefits as well as drawbacks.

Such a wonderful talk by Mr Sameer....

Samir Saran is always logical, coherent and articulate in his thoughts

We need more such podcasts. Thanks to Samir Sarin for his insights. Great job at Raisina. Bharat is arriving at International arena. Well done, sir🙏🏽