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The Quad, a 2007 partnership broadly intended to contain China’s hegemonistic ambitions in the Indo-Pacific, was a brainchild of then-Japanese Prime Minister Abe Shinzo. It makes sense: China is rampaging in its neighborhood, and gives every sign of wanting to either grab territory that belongs to others, or bully them into acquiescence and tributary status.

This transcript features an IIT Madras alumni fireside chat on June 28th, 2026 with Mr. K. R. Jyothilal, a distinguished 1993 batch IAS officer serving the government of Kerala. The discussion highlights the unique value of technocrats in bureaucracy, emphasizing how engineering backgrounds facilitate logical problem-solving in national development.

A version of this essay was published by firstpost at https://www.firstpost.com/opinion/from-indo-pacific-to-pacific-delhi-must-prepare-for-strategic-loneliness-14024528.html I refer, of course, to the (in)famous newspaper headline which said, “Ford to City: Drop Dead” in 1975 when then-POTUS Gerald Ford refused to bail out New York City during a financial crisis. It appears to be the same sentiment now with POTUS Trump regarding India.

AI-generated summary and infographic: This source analyzes the significant transformation of India's foreign policy over the last twelve years, highlighting a shift from traditional non-alignment to a proactive stance of strategic autonomy. Expert Rajeev Srinivasan explains how the nation now prioritizes its national interests through multi-alignment, focusing on key pillars like security, trade, and energy.

Malayalam discussion, but the AI-generated podcast below summarizes it in English AI-generated summary: This broadcast features a panel discussion regarding the geopolitical instability in the Middle East following a 2026 military conflict between the United States, Israel, and Iran. The experts analyze President Donald Trump’s claims that the Strait of Hormuz may soon reopen, though they express skepticism due to Iran’s demands for security guarantees and the unfreezing of assets.

Malayalam discussion, but the AI-generated podcast below summarizes it in English AI-generated summary: This broadcast features a panel discussion regarding the geopolitical instability in the Middle East following a 2026 military conflict between the United States, Israel, and Iran. The experts analyze President Donald Trump’s claims that the Strait of Hormuz may soon reopen, though they express skepticism due to Iran’s demands for security guarantees and the unfreezing of assets.

Playback speed × Share post Share post at current time Share from 0:00 0:00 / Transcript IITMAA Fireside Chats Ep. 5: Masterclass by Anuj Gupta on Policy and How Govt is now a Shaper and Enabler of Business, not a Regulator alone or an Obstacle Anuj Gupta is a public policy and business strategy expert.

Playback speed 1× Subtitles Share post Share post at current time Share from 0:00 0:00 / Transcript IITMAA Fireside Chats Ep. 5: Masterclass by Anuj Gupta on Policy and How Govt is now a Shaper and Enabler of Business, not a Regulator alone or an Obstacle Anuj Gupta is a public policy and business strategy expert.

A version of this essay has been published by rediff.com at https://www.rediff.com/news/column/gulf-war-crisis-why-india-will-take-a-huge-hit/20260511.htm In the heat and dust of elections, many of us have forgotten that there is a war going on. But the PM’s warning about sacrifices and conservation reminds us that this essentially unwinnable war, and the on-again, off-again negotiations to bring it to a closure, are going to hit every one of us in our wallets.