EP-413 | Collapse of Global Order? NATO, West & Emerging World System | Arvind Gupta & Veena Sikri

Dr Arvind Gupta is Director of the Vivekananda International Foundation and a former Deputy National Security Advisor of India.Ambassador Veena Sikri is a former Indian diplomat who served as High Commissioner to Bangladesh and Malaysia, with decades of experience in foreign policy.In this episode of the ANI Podcast with Smita Prakash, the discussion focuses on how the global power structure is changing and whether institutions like NATO, the Quad, the United Nations, BRICS, and the G20 still remain relevant in today’s world.The episode also explores India’s foreign policy approach, including strategic autonomy, multi-alignment and the ‘Neighbourhood First’ policy, as well as Pakistan’s growing diplomatic role and its impact on South Asia.00:00 – Introduction02:04 – NATO Crisis07:15 – Decline of Post-Cold War Order13:34 – Gulf Countries’ Security Alliances18:25 – Germany and Japan’s Defence Reset21:48 – Future of US-China G227:09 – Global Sea Route Security30:47 – India’s Balancing Act in West Asia35:25 – Pakistan as Mediator Between the US and Iran39:34 – Can SAARC Be Revived?43:36 – India, Pakistan & Narrative War52:47 – India-Bangladesh Ties55:44 – India’s Strategic Role in BRICS1:02:13 – ‘Vishwamitra’ Doctrine Under PM Modi1:05:08 – India’s Geopolitical Challenges1:09:08 – Regionalisation & Global Power Shifts