EP-92|Decoding bankrupt Pak, aggressive China & India’s strategy with Gautam Bambawale & C Rajamohan

This year when PM ModiJi visited Whitehouse, we as common citizens were permitted to enter the Whitehouse ground. We were provided Indian and US flags and plastic rain pancho and water was provided on the ground. While when Manmohan Sing visited ven reporters were not provided water.

I'm from Pakistan, Hope everyone doing well, The people in this podcast are very good and sensible they didn't show one side view and tell us Truly what is happening now in Pakistan and what's happened . And the people of Pakistan now know our army role, You ppls are genius and better know above two lines means 😉

Most Indians and Indian commentators forget wherever Americans go there is confrontation with neighbors and decrease economic activity in that area in long term,so Indians be careful not to fall into complacency

The quality of the discussion is very sober, intellectual on part of the participants & the anchor. This is what India represents. Indians have become more articulate, know what they want, more aspirational, with zeal to take the Country forward on path to Economic prosperity. Jai Bharat !

If views were any metric, you could just guess how popular this format is In this age of concentrated content for puppy attention spans, this 1 and half hour unbiased video is thriving This just signifies the maturity of our society

This is such a rich conversation! Light years ahead of other journalists!

I am not clear why Mr Raja Mohan feels india pak connectivity is an eventuality. I am not convinced that it's in india best interests in next 15 years. If it 's just the scare of migration, we should have hard border measures. After all, can we not block entry of migrants with guns thanks to pakistans gun culture?

I am a Pakistani. Watched your programme for the first time. Very well conducted and unbiased.

The 'first BJP PM' of India brought India back from the morass we were in. Otherwise, we could have been in a worse position than what Pakistan is in right now.

Being a upsc aspirant I am very keen to listen CRaja mohan because generally I read his articles on Indian express only. I quote him in many IR answers in my answers.

I am shocked to know from the ambassador’s comment that on PM Manmohan Singh visit in 2005 the indian contingent was not even provided with water during the joint statement with Bush

I am shaking my head in disbelief listening to Sri Bambawale's comments regarding the possibility of trading with the Islamic Republic of Pakistan; expected something way better from a person who has served as Indian High Commisioner in IRP. Even when IRP was weak, it has never failed to cause harm to India. Only when it is really down on the mat, as it is now, will it reduce (on a relative scale) its interferene. If we make the mistake of resuming trade, which in turn will help IRP towards getting back on its feet, it will ratchet up sharply its attacks on India. Hence, if we care about our safety and security, we should not do even the littlest of things that is likely to help it. If we haven't learnt this lesson even after decades, centruries, and millennia of dealing with "the religion of peace(!)", then we'll have only ourselves to blame. Sushant Sareen is one of the few people who really understands IRP. Just blindly follow Sushant's advice to the letter as far as IRP is concerned. Never ever ever ever help IRP, unless you want the kiss of death.

Smita... Thanks for hosting a logical discussion by two wise gentlemen. Love from Pakistan

A superb analysis by two of the best and most experienced geopolitical commentators of India, and equally well moderated by Smita Prakash. The whole podcast was really enlightening!

An excellent discussion! Raja Mohan Gandhi is just amazing! The Pakistanis were told that India was abysmally poor and weak while Pakistan was shining like a star high in the sky. It is dawning on these Pakistanis that India has gone so far ahead that Pakistan can never catch up. Who is to blame? Obviously, the Army, as they were the ones who claimed credit for every thing happening in that Country.

No talk and no trade with Pakistan Pakistan is like a snake, snake will bite you regardless you feed or not Biting is inherent character of Pakistani mindset

One of the best programs on the assessment of situation in & around Pakistan. The participants' views & analysis are scintillating & spot on. Very well moderated by Samita Prakash.

ANI, This is such a brilliant podcast. So much info.... Thanks but... You can post 10 podcasts a day. And we will watch them when we get time. Just so you know. Why don't these amazing podcasts be posted on time? Why so late? It has lost its relevance just because it's posted so late. Same has happened with the Fadnavis episode and so many other podcasts. That's terribly sad.

Well done Smitha. Tough and concurrent issues with lonks to 75 year past. Most importantly you ask right question and wait patiently for the answer from experts. Honesty, humility is evident. You dont do agressive, assertive interruptions ( which is India media style ) and you use subtle humour too. Fresh air indeed. Keep it going

I am watching from UK. Smita l have read your profile and was very impressed with what knowledge skill and experience you have gained over the years. I have stopped watching TV instead love watching all your podcast. I am 74 and learning alot about whats happening in India a country l love the most. I visit India every year and fill so much at home. Keep up the good work and good health and best wishes from UK.