Cut The Clutter: 2 wars, diplomatic scraps & Modi-Xi BRICS meet post LAC thaw:Shekhar Gupta with SwastiRao,SanaHashmi

In a complex geopolitical landscape marked by conflicts in the Middle East, Ukraine, diplomatic disputes involving Canada with weeks left until the US elections, India plays a crucial "swing state" role. In Ep 1539 of #CutTheClutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta along with Swasti Rao & Sana Hashmi, domain experts in Europe & China respectively, discuss India's multi-alignment strategy, relationship with China & the balancing act among Russia, China, and the West for its future standing. Read 'Is Five Eyes destabilising India’s rise as non-white power? Idea is as old as Cold War era' here: https://theprint.in/opinion/is-five-eyes-destabilising-indias-rise-as-non-white-power-idea-is-as-old-as-cold-war-era/2319528/ Read Chinese BRICS story is simple-minded—India is an obstacle, China is the leader here: https://theprint.in/opinion/brics-summit-india-obstacle-china-leader/2323833/