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Expert Conversations on Global Geopolitics & Diplomacy

Explore CGII’s In Conversation series featuring expert interviews, diplomatic discussions, and strategic dialogues with leading policymakers, ambassadors, scholars, and global affairs specialists. These conversations provide valuable expert opinions on international diplomacy, the foreign policy of India, global geopolitics, security, and international relations. Every discussion offers evidence-based insights into current global developments, helping readers better understand evolving diplomatic challenges, international cooperation, and strategic decision-making from trusted voices across the world.

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    India’s BRICS Chairship Critical for Global South: South Africa’s Envoy

    India is set to host the 18th BRICS summit in New Delhi on September 12-13, 2026. This is the fourth time India will be hosting the summit of BRICS, which has expanded to include eleven members, accounting for 40 per cent of global GDP and half of the world’s population. In this wide-ranging interview with Manish Chand, CEO, Centre for Global India Insights and India Writes Network, Prof. Anil Sooklal, South Africa’s High Commissioner to India, shares his high expectations from the New Delhi summit and underlines the importance of India’s chairship for promoting the leadership of the Global South. In this conversation, Professor Sooklal shares his views about the summit agenda, prospects of expansion of BRICS, financial cooperation, global governance reform, and the future direction of the expanded BRICS grouping. (Excerpts from the interview)

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Explore expert interviews, diplomatic talks, and global conversations offering trusted perspectives on geopolitics, international relations, foreign policy, and strategic global developments.

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    PM Modi’s visit to Indonesia will provide a fresh impetus: India’s Ambassador

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    Japan PM Takaichi’s visit to India is about economic security

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    Myanmar’s President’s visit to India has taken relations to higher level: Rajiv Bhatia

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    India-Nordic countries against weaponisation of trade & technology: Norwegian PM

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    India, Israel will deepen collaboration in AI innovation: Israel minister

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    US-Iran War “Why is there so much angst in India over Pakistan’s role as mediator?”

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    Expanding the canvas: India’s ambassador on art, new momentum in India-Spain ties

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    Pakistan’s Mediation Role in US–Iran Conflict Raises Questions: Alok Bansal

About CGII In Conversation

CGII’s In Conversation series brings together distinguished diplomats, policymakers, ambassadors, academics, and strategic experts to discuss today’s most important international issues. Through in-depth expert interviews and insightful discussions, we explore global geopolitics, diplomacy, security, economic cooperation, and the foreign policy of India. These conversations go beyond headlines to provide meaningful context, expert analysis, and practical perspectives on international affairs. As part of CGII’s mission to promote informed public dialogue, our interviews deliver valuable international relations insights that support researchers, policymakers, students, and professionals seeking a deeper understanding of global developments.

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CGII features conversations with leading voices from diplomacy, government, academia, and international policy. Our interviews provide trusted expert opinions on global geopolitics, diplomatic relations, security challenges, and international cooperation. Covering topics such as diplomatic talks, strategic partnerships, and India’s evolving global role, each discussion offers evidence-based perspectives that help readers understand complex international developments through meaningful dialogue and professional expertise.

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Explore expert-led discussions covering diplomacy, global geopolitics, foreign policy, strategic affairs, and international cooperation through interviews with renowned policymakers and international relations experts.

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Expert discussions on changing geopolitical dynamics and global power shifts.

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Conversations on bilateral relations, negotiations, and international cooperation.

Foreign Policy of India

Insights into India’s diplomatic priorities and global engagement.

Strategic Discussions

Expert analysis of security, defence, and international strategic affairs.

Political Interviews

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CGII In Conversation is an interview series featuring expert opinions from diplomats, policymakers, researchers, and global affairs specialists. Each conversation explores diplomacy, international relations, geopolitics, and public policy through meaningful discussions.

The series features ambassadors, diplomats, policymakers, academics, think tank leaders, journalists, and subject-matter experts who share valuable perspectives on international affairs and strategic developments.

Our conversations cover global geopolitics, diplomatic talks, the foreign policy of India, international dialogue, strategic discussions, regional security, global governance, and emerging international challenges.

While podcasts are primarily audio or video discussions, In Conversation focuses on structured expert interviews that provide deeper analysis, practical insights, and detailed perspectives on global affairs and diplomacy.

The interviews are valuable for students, researchers, policymakers, diplomats, journalists, business leaders, and anyone interested in international relations, diplomacy, and global policy.

Yes. CGII regularly publishes think tank interviews and conversations with policy experts, diplomats, academics, and strategic analysts to provide reliable and evidence-based international relations insights.

New interviews are published regularly, featuring timely discussions on global events, diplomacy, foreign policy, geopolitical developments, and international cooperation.

CGII In Conversation offers trusted expert opinions, strategic discussions, and exclusive interviews that help readers better understand global geopolitics, diplomacy, international relations, and the key issues shaping today's world.

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