State of the World - Why India is a Key Actor | Samir Saran

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India has turned into an increasingly influential and ambitious global player. India’s rise is undeniable: it is the world’s most populous country, destined to become the third largest economy by the 2030s; it is a formidable military power and, as of 2023, also a space power; it has clearly stepped up its role as the voice of the so-called Global South; and it plays a key role in terms of climate change mitigation. But how does India see global order and its own place in it? How do we make sense of its stance towards Russia and the war in Ukraine? Where does the country place itself in the ongoing great-power competition between the US and China? What does New Delhi seek to gain from groupings such as the Quad and BRICS+? How can we cooperate with India in the international green transition? Together with Samir Saran, India’s prime foreign policy expert and president of the country’s leading think tank, ORF, this seminar will explore how India seeks to shape the future.
In Conversation:
Speaker: Samir Saran, President of the Observer Research Foundation
Moderator: Katja Creutz, Programme Director, Editor-in-Chief, FIIA
#samirsaran #indiaandworldcurrentgk #internationalrelations

[@madhukarmurthi9064]

Samir Saran is a national treasure of Bharat! ORF is an organisation doing yeoman work for the whole Global South.....well done and much support from we the people who benefit from your hard work.

[@madhukarmurthi9064]

@@EdmundLam-ku8ro you're obviously an individual with a lot of depth

[@rohitroll2119]

​@@EdmundLam-ku8ro Bhikaristan

[@Myanmartiger921]

@@EdmundLam-ku8ro americau akbar and chill bro.Sunni allah america will save mecca medina from shia iran.

[@saibalbh31]

​@@EdmundLam-ku8ro abe paki naam to apne baap ka rakh leta ? airport collapsed? Kaun sa flooded where ??

[@udittripathi8663]

​@@EdmundLam-ku8ro plz for God's sake, stop it... I can talk about all kinds of collapses, floods and hurricanes happening.

[@someguy2707]

Very good discussion. India is a friend and principled nation. 🇮🇳

[@surinderchowdhury]

There is Jaishankar and there is Samir Saran. Two brilliant diplomats.

[@jitenmanu6370]

just look at his past videos and you may find a different reality

[@worldaffairs9509]

​@@jitenmanu6370 what reality ??

[@jitenmanu6370]

@@worldaffairs9509 yes, he was hardcore pro-Gandhi/congress/west whetever you like to call it in past but in last few years he has changed his tone just like many "pro-sanatanis" popping out of nowhere who were known otherwise

[@JoshButt550]

​@@jitenmanu6370this talk is not about sanatinis, if you havent seen the video. Political views are personal and also not written in stone. Pls grow up

[@jitenmanu6370]

@@JoshButt550 I never said this talk is about "sanatanis" . Next time take your head out of your rear end to read and understand before playing genius on internet or maybe get some help from someone who knows how to read

[@Kartikjain0901]

Samir saran is a gem 💎 Would live to see more such talks

[@anantbhushangaur1972]

1st July 2024 = Samir was on beast mode 😂

[@maheshrathod204]

Why bro ?? Please explain me he nailed it in this discussion too

[@senturi9645]

@Samir on fire….🔥 Bharat loves him, West despises him…Global south yearns for and learns from him !!!! 🫡🙏🏻

[@pardeeptandon]

Name a country in the Global South that is now looking up to India for leadership. Today, the entire continent of Africa and Asia looks at China for leadership instead of India. The BRICKS will shortly expand to 30 countries, which is against our wishes.

[@krishnasutra6296]

Fascinating discussion

[@vjaysan]

One must laud Mr Samir Saran for adding a touch of realism as to their duplicity to the sanctimonious West. He has done magnanimously to represent India and her evolutional impact on the Global stage in future decades. However, one wonders if this positive civilisational influence on India's emergence would have been possible without PM Modi. Kudos to both.

[@pardeeptandon]

The Fact is nobody criticised China when they came Knocking at our doors. And under Pakistani pressure, America did not call us at the table when they were withdrawing from Afghanistan. Under Chinese pressure, Nepal has started claiming Indian territory as its own.

[@freedom3040]

India needs more samir saran kind of people in its multiple Thinktanks

[@nilayparikh9284]

Samir Saran ji is a national treasure. Thats it. Thats the comment

[@arunrajan4877]

This is “gar me guske maarna” with words - absolutely brilliant - Kya doya in Goron ko - aukaat dika diya!! Proud of you man, Mr Saran!!

[@rishisinha1426]

Wow! Every thinking Indian's views conveyed well. Compliments to Mr Saran.

[@INDIAN-xt7fu]

Coz of modi,.world is now talking n discussing about India ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@billshun3963]

What they are talking about?

[@yashwardhansable5187]

what modi do?

[@VinodBandari-ps5yd]

gospel truth 😊

[@geetanain3969]

Samir Saran, Well answered with Lot of conviction and strength. Straight forward direct answers.

[@vipingupta5468]

Very important statement: our ability to help the countries is what making India rise. Covid vacancies n DPI are good examples.

[@unibassmusic]

I like Samir Saran 2024 version 😊

[@sharan50000]

Fantastic discussion. Samir is an absolute Boss man. His Messaging is so absolutely clear which educates us while and I am sure they educate our European friends 😊👌🏽👍🏽🚩🇮🇳

[@BharathiFromSouth]

Whenever I listen to Samir Saran, it feels like a Jr S Jaishankar Sir.

[@radicalhindu]

you are dumb in the head if you believe that. Jaishankar is a russophile, Samir is a soros slave employed by Western nonprofit ORF. India is not shifting away from Russia at all.

[@user-g5rt89]

@@radicalhindu CCP 50 cent Wumao

[@humblenesss]

Good to have Sameer Saran ji.

[@somesshbahuguna9620]

Europe needs to revive their nationalism and reach out to India for deeper patnership without wokeism.

[@henrystevens3993]

This is called a tight slap to these hypocrites

[@Tushar13121972]

SSji, rocks as usual. Bet no govt. Of india rep. Could have answered the way he did. Sir, enter the political arena.! Asap. Even if as alternative to NMji...

[@NIK7E]

Chad mode on since last 6-7 years 🗿

[@ashwwal3409]

To listen to Mr Saran is a great privilege . He has clear thoughts and thinking . He is great ambassador of Sh Jai Shankar , Mr Modi and India .

[@rishi.girdhar]

Excellent and straight response from Mr. Saran, this should give Europe an Indian perspective.

[@mkbata56]

Great to see future foreign minister of India . .

[@sharadhsrivastava293]

Brilliant! 👍

[@ahambrahmasmiwef93]

Thats boom boom 💥

[@Ezxziose4]

EU: "However China bends us, it's a FTA damn it and we will bend - if China says to wide open our chicks we will say how much sir!"

[@aritramal5036]

Damnnn !!! Have some mercy on West Mr. Samir (Just kidding - No mercy)👀

[@vipingupta5468]

FTA : excellent and candid inputs for west to think.

[@ravitiwari5160]

India is leader

[@mkbata56]

Excellent Mr. Sharan . . U were like NCERT book . . Every word and sentence was a Bullet . . Worth underlining and remembering. . Need to hear it again !’

[@hindustan8796]

The West always talks of rules of law. Under which rule does the Russian oil n gas come? After sanctions, how does this go on? I don't understand, what was the purpose of sanctions? How can the EU countries tow the line just to please America.

[@manjubalaji8198]

He destroyed her 😂Indias growth is meaningful and Europes growth is useless for most of the world 😂 Sitting in Europe talking about free trade has no meaning. Bending over back for trading with china 🔥🔥

[@YtMgk-hv6op]

India has embraced European values while remaining embraced to ancient culture

[@amanprakash7692]

The host looking like australian cricketer "Steve smith" in the thumbnail😂😂

[@deepaklad7979]

❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@emotionalIntelligence2078]

ThroughOut such QnA, Rarely European side, consciously avoids taking the name of "China", not even once she uttered China as a negative perception or concerning context, except for just a random question- "How does India see its relationship with China?" - Samir Rightly called out to them To get a Spine!

[@sudarshanhs]

Interesting name समीरशरण = Wind refuge.

[@yashjoshi2215]

👍🏻

[@samahirrao]

We should use the concept of Greenwich line of world war in our communication Mr. Saran.

[@higherbeingX]

Mr Saran is Jai Shankar on steroids

[@pankajmadan3156]

Great talk Samir! Free trade with EU which bends over backwards for China- a great point but the best one is what India develops works for 7 billion of this world while .........😂😂

[@sujitdsouza]

There is no denying that India is a key player in the global world order today. But the issue essentially in summary is sustainable progress without the strings attached to dependencies on imported goods. India really needs to put the metal to the pedal in terms of domestic onshore/offshore natural gas exploration. Natural gas is the most important 21st century resource yet and drives a lot of aspects of our lives from power plants to cooking gas to being used as transportation fuel. EVs, as a part of zero tail pipe emissions transportation has a significant carbon footprint apart from the elements used in producing batteries being fairly volatile in their prices. If one person upto a 100 people live in areas which are difficult to access, it would be easier to bring those people on state run transportation to areas with better relative accessibility than take the entire election machinery to the remote location. There must be several backups for the transportation needs of these people on election day. Unless someone lives a completely self sustainable in terms of growing your own food, house with your own electricity, everyone has the need of accessibility to markets and the needs of life.

[@jyotibhushan4677]

Samir Saran got actually frustrated in some questions 😂

[@Cheesestroker]

Samir you r a beast..let these European understand that they r not at the center of the universe..lol

[@user-sv9pr6yp6d]

Jai and Veeru 😂

[@ravitiwari5160]

UN has beliefs You need to understand

[@Parasuram5]

Bit uncomfortable with Samir’s dress sense

[@singhaniapravin]

We are like wonly! We can bend rules and create aesthetics on the go, we do not have to conform

[@BharatXtreme]

kid..he can wear whatever he wants..you worry about your own dressing sense.

[@rockyluvinfrnd8180]

India is headed for USSR 1991 scenario

[@y.u.so.]

EU imported close to 2 billion euros worth of fossil fuel from Russia in May 2024 according to CREA, the Finnish think tank. Most of these fossil fuel is transported by ships and are insured by EU/Norwegian/British companies. Who are they making fool of? 😂😂😂😂😂

[@davetorcan6047]

They are making fool of themselves!

[@ravitiwari5160]

Please realise that there will be sometime when you oversee things apart from condemning anything

[@venkataraghotham7586]

Why did he not mention Vaccine Maitri

[@vjaysan]

One cannot eradicate 6 decades of weak policies and, economic and military weakness overnight. It's sad that some in India's political circles relish the above. Besides, India should want a strong government that deals with this weakness rather than put their self-interests above the country's. An Opposition that undermines the country's constitution certainly cannot represent the country's interests in a competitive and confrontational global environment. Be it Pakistan, China, the US or Europe, it's going to be tough competition. As they say 'when the going gets tough, the tough gets going'. Your government has been tough and so should Indians.

[@ashokbraroo8845]

Too much aggressive approach is required

[@vicky7100]

@27:22 Get some spine for free trade with china first then we will talk about FTA Dr Saran nipped her in the bud when she was trying to put India in spot

[@NandKumar-qq3xk]

Befor 2nd world war America was Enamy of Russia ? Or was Briten ? Or who was no Enemy no fraind butt was Nutroll ? Russia ! Just Lost of a Person was Hitlar, and started Russia Vs Europe and It was Past" Naw a day is what New chapter ? Whoo and why and enemyship Relationships and maintaining, is for Futures ? Hitlar Ded or Live ?

[@dpfrmhell]

Spend some money on your audio FIIA 😜😜

[@zoogle-fs6gv]

From a local bore, Samir Saran has become a global bore. He drones on endlessly without really saying anything. His junior Sushant Sarin is far more incisive.

[@VlSTBharat]

Simply brilliant 👏🏻❤

[@NandKumar-qq3xk]

Compititor with aggration millitory action is out of Public butt Govet of China how can be a fraind of India ?

[@userTZARBOMBA]

.... it's not an official stand of India..... and some things have been expressed exaggeratedly.... .... the prr capita stated herein is far from reality.... GSR

[@savipasu6662]

Bullseye 🎯

[@sreeniv09]

Get some spine and then talk about FTA...

[@christianoronaldo2189]

First teach your children to be loyal to India first instead of taking all opportunities and education from India and go and build the west

[@JoshButt550]

❤

[@vijayawadac5645]

It’s a brilliant summarization of Indian position against Western or European bias, prejudice of its trade practices , uncanny presentation against hypocrisy of P5 , clear characterization of irrelevant G7 , a mirror to showcase EU foolish liberal policies , immigration, Islamic radicalization, spineless EU conflicting and perverse positions going with US or Chinese policies.. Sareen is simply brilliant , straight and actually exposed the nefarious G7 and P5 roles in this global order … India is the answer

[@I...2728]

Samir sir should have understood that lady is just asking questions. She might not be having those thoughts

[@VigneshKumarelite]

He is just responding to questions or allegations or putting the seed of thought addressed appropriately