The Hilary comment didn't age well, did it?

I look forward to watching more of these amazing discussions.

@Ram yadav: I don't think Shivshanker menon was behind the strategic restraint policy of india at the time of congress rule. The man was key in the Nuclear weaver India acquired through diplomatic channels. If you watch some of his previous discussions, the National security advisor is a fairly new position with Ajit doval being just the 5th man in the position. And each of the persons before him had to work hard to get it to the position of power where it is now. And each of the NSA's contributed something of their own personalities into the position making it a diverse office to be in and also gave the office a wide range of parameters to choose from in case of rising situations. I mean Mr. Shivshankar Menon was the voice of reason in any situation whereas Mr Ajit Doval is more pronounced in his actions and the years of his role as an intelligence officer, shows his way of thinking. I think the most ironic feature is that Indian govt. was able to pick the most suitable persons for the job at both UPA and NDA govt. rule. I mean for a silent and limited active PM ManMohan Sir, we got the diplomat Mr ShivShankar, and for the Unorthodox and proactive PM Modi Sir, we got Mr Ajit Doval.

@46:04... Nick Burns says USA will be making a huge mistake if they re-hyphenate India & Pakistan & treat them as equal American partners. Sadly that's exactly what the USA is doing today with the F-16 deal & courting Bajwa.

How can we expect Dignitaries (Tanvi madan,Rajan, Amartey Sen) paid under congress govt to support BJP govt since theirs a possibility of funds may dry down.

Non-aligned = Strategic autonomy...Interesting

"choices" - amazing book by the way.

Love from INDIA guyss🖐️🇮🇳

I wish the moderator prepared a bit more. Questions are not thought provoking

No one asked about Afghanistan !

u really fooled me with that thumbnail then but I love your content now

GREAT EXCITEMENT TO JOIN THE EVENT

India has no choice other than neutral if india wants peace in the world

New think tanks feels that India don't put a dog on your national security issues and India expect the same. many of these guys are out dated.

Tanvi madan seems to be singing

SAB SE AAGEY HONGE HINDUSTANI YEH BAAT HAI SAB NE MAANI.

I feel sorry for your state of mind

Did not hear many insights from Menon. Easily could have been mistaken for a historian.

Does the world know that Mr. Menon is one of the architects of the terrible human rights violations that is taking place in Bangladesh. He should be in front of a judge at the ICC in Hague instead of giving lectures/interviews/book tours at the Brookings Intitution.

This Menon is a disaster for an expert on China. Just look at his hazy reply when questioned on China's hostile attitude over India's inclusion in the security council. And also examine his view that "strategic restraint" is an equivalence for NAM. ( On this looks so old fashioned fogey.) For most part, the guy does not come across as clear headed.

How can this man be so wrong about past decisions, present events and future predictions of India being an advisor, in 2016. This guy is the poster child of '' being a good boy'' syndrome.

NSG membership is not important as the waiver - CAREER DIPLOMAT COMPLACENT MINDSET

What has India achieved in terms of foreign policy in the last 30 years? India has an under-resourced and under-staffed foreign ministry - in fact India has fewer diplomats than Singapore! The author of the book is simply a charlatan masquerading as a foreign policy expert tying to sell books!

One word - Unimpressive.

Show your confidence in your religion, science or reason. I suggest you with respect that you follow the Holy Quran, if you don't agree with me? then after death liar will take other's and his whole nation's sins, do you agree? Be brave now.