In the final episode of Reimagining the Indo-Pacific, Aditi Mukund speaks to Dr Mana Takahashi of Kanda University, Japan, Cathryn Clüver Ashbrook from the Bertelsmann Stiftung, Germany, and Ambika Vishwanath, co-founder of Kubernein Initiative. This episode explores the need to decolonise mainstream foreign policy discourse, and its relevance in the Indo-Pacific. Guests bring in perspectives from Japan, Germany, and India, and discuss how globalisation and diverse partnerships are reshaping traditional governance models to better reflect local interests and histories.

In the final episode of Reimagining the Indo-Pacific, Aditi Mukund speaks to Dr Mana Takahashi of Kanda University, Japan, Cathryn Clüver Ashbrook from the Bertelsmann Stiftung, Germany, and Ambika Vishwanath, co-founder of Kubernein Initiative. This episode explores the need to decolonise mainstream foreign policy discourse, and its relevance in the Indo-Pacific. Guests bring in perspectives from Japan, Germany, and India, and discuss how globalisation and diverse partnerships are reshaping traditional governance models to better reflect local interests and histories.

Decolonising the Foreign Policy Discourse

In this episode of Reimagining the Indo-Pacific, Aditi Mukund speaks to Dr Mansi Kedia from the Indian Council for Research on International Economic Relations (ICRIER), New Delhi and Dr Valentin Weber from The German Council on Foreign Relations (DGAP), Berlin. This episode delves into the state of play of digital and data governance in the Indo-Pacific region, which is home to some of the largest digital economies in the world, and looks at existing and emerging threats and explores perspectives that further gender and digital inclusion.

In this episode of Reimagining the Indo-Pacific, Aditi Mukund speaks to Dr Mansi Kedia from the Indian Council for Research on International Economic Relations (ICRIER), New Delhi and Dr Valentin Weber from The German Council on Foreign Relations (DGAP), Berlin. This episode delves into the state of play of digital and data governance in the Indo-Pacific region, which is home to some of the largest digital economies in the world, and looks at existing and emerging threats and explores perspectives that further gender and digital inclusion.

A New Digital Era in the Indo-Pacific

In this episode of Reimagining the Indo-Pacific, Aditi Mukund is in conversation with Akriti (Vasudeva) Kalyankar from the Stimson Center and Dr Arzan Tarapore from Stanford University. The episode explores the historical and current dynamics of multilateralism in the Indo-Pacific, the rise of new minilateral and multilateral groupings, the idea of inclusion amidst realities of exclusion, and the centrality of security (traditional and non-traditional) interests in shaping countries and their approaches. 

In this episode of Reimagining the Indo-Pacific, Aditi Mukund is in conversation with Akriti (Vasudeva) Kalyankar from the Stimson Center and Dr Arzan Tarapore from Stanford University. The episode explores the historical and current dynamics of multilateralism in the Indo-Pacific, the rise of new minilateral and multilateral groupings, the idea of inclusion amidst realities of exclusion, and the centrality of security (traditional and non-traditional) interests in shaping countries and their approaches.

Decoding Indo-Pacific Multilateralism

In this episode of Reimagining the Indo-Pacific, Aditi Mukund speaks to Nikita Singla from the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, Washington DC and Dr Jakob Hensing from the Global Public Policy Institute (GPPi) in Berlin. This episode explores the interplay of geoeconomics and geopolitics in trade within the Indo-Pacific to see how inclusivity in trade can be viewed and defined in the region. 

In this episode of Reimagining the Indo-Pacific, Aditi Mukund speaks to Nikita Singla from the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, Washington DC and Dr Jakob Hensing from the Global Public Policy Institute (GPPi) in Berlin. This episode explores the interplay of geoeconomics and geopolitics in trade within the Indo-Pacific to see how inclusivity in trade can be viewed and defined in the region.

Trade and Gender Dynamics in the Indo-Pacific

In this episode of Reimagining the Indo-Pacific, Aditi Mukund is in conversation with Shreya Chakraborty from the International Water Management Institute (IWMI) New Delhi and Kate Clayton from La Trobe Asia, Australia. This episode explores the need for an integrated approach to climate security in the Indo-Pacific. We hear various perspectives on climate diplomacy, understand the interlinkage between gender, climate, water, agriculture and energy security, and learn about examples of successful community-led climate initiatives. 

In this episode of Reimagining the Indo-Pacific, Aditi Mukund is in conversation with Shreya Chakraborty from the International Water Management Institute (IWMI) New Delhi and Kate Clayton from La Trobe Asia, Australia. This episode explores the need for an integrated approach to climate security in the Indo-Pacific. We hear various perspectives on climate diplomacy, understand the interlinkage between gender, climate, water, agriculture and energy security, and learn about examples of successful community-led climate initiatives.

Perspectives on Climate Security in the Indo-Pacific

In this episode of Reimagining the Indo-Pacific, Aditi Mukund speaks to Dr Angana Guha Roy from the Delhi Policy Group and Dr Alistair D. B. Cook from The S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies (RSIS). The episode delves into the nature of human security challenges in the Indo-Pacific and its sub-regions and further explores how safeguarding human security can contribute to the idea of a prosperous Indo-Pacific. 

In this episode of Reimagining the Indo-Pacific, Aditi Mukund speaks to Dr Angana Guha Roy from the Delhi Policy Group and Dr Alistair D. B. Cook from The S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies (RSIS). The episode delves into the nature of human security challenges in the Indo-Pacific and its sub-regions and further explores how safeguarding human security can contribute to the idea of a prosperous Indo-Pacific.

Moving Towards Human Security in the Indo-Pacific

In this episode of Reimagining the Indo-Pacific, Aditi Mukund speaks to Anushka Saxena from The Takshashila Institution and Dr Felix Heiduk from The German Institute for International and Security Affairs (SWP).

The episode explores the evolution of the Indo-Pacific, the role regional and non-resident powers play, the security architecture, and dynamics, and how inclusivity can be viewed and defined within the region.

In this episode of Reimagining the Indo-Pacific, Aditi Mukund speaks to Anushka Saxena from The Takshashila Institution and Dr Felix Heiduk from The German Institute for International and Security Affairs (SWP).
The episode explores the evolution of the Indo-Pacific, the role regional and non-resident powers play, the security architecture, and dynamics, and how inclusivity can be viewed and defined within the region.

Deconstructing the Indo-Pacific

In this episode of Reimagining the Indo-Pacific, Aditi Mukund and Ambika Vishwanath speak to Ambassador Lakshmi Puri, a former diplomat of the Indian Foreign Service, and Ambassador Gesa Bräutigam, Special Envoy for Feminist Foreign Policy and Director for Human Rights in the German Foreign Ministry.

This episode is a deep dive into India’s and Germany’s approach to Inclusive Foreign Policy Making. It further explores avenues to deepen Indo-German cooperation towards more inclusive outcomes. 

In this episode of Reimagining the Indo-Pacific, Aditi Mukund and Ambika Vishwanath speak to Ambassador Lakshmi Puri, a former diplomat of the Indian Foreign Service, and Ambassador Gesa Bräutigam, Special Envoy for Feminist Foreign Policy and Director for Human Rights in the German Foreign Ministry.
This episode is a deep dive into India’s and Germany’s approach to Inclusive Foreign Policy Making. It further explores avenues to deepen Indo-German cooperation towards more inclusive outcomes.

India, Germany and Inclusive Foreign Policy Making

Reimagining the Indo-Pacific is brought to you by Kubernein Initiative in cooperation with the Policy Planning Division of the Federal Foreign Office of Germany. This limited podcast series is part of a joint project on exploring avenues to deepen Indo-German Cooperation in the Indo-Pacific, with an approach that is rooted in Germany’s Feminist Foreign Policy vision and  India’s approach to inclusive policy-making.

Through the episodes, we bring diverse perspectives on aspects of emerging security challenges in the Indo-Pacific region. We explore themes including trade, climate change, digitalisation, multilateralism, and focus on opportunities for  Germany and India to work together in safeguarding human security in the Indo-Pacific. We aim to reimagine the Indo-Pacific as we know it, and explore ways forward to shape more inclusive policies. 

Reimagining the Indo-Pacific is brought to you by Kubernein Initiative in cooperation with the Policy Planning Division of the Federal Foreign Office of Germany. This limited podcast series is part of a joint project on exploring avenues to deepen Indo-German Cooperation in the Indo-Pacific, with an approach that is rooted in Germany’s Feminist Foreign Policy vision and  India’s approach to inclusive policy-making.
Through the episodes, we bring diverse perspectives on aspects of emerging security challenges in the Indo-Pacific region. We explore themes including trade, climate change, digitalisation, multilateralism, and focus on opportunities for  Germany and India to work together in safeguarding human security in the Indo-Pacific. We aim to reimagine the Indo-Pacific as we know it, and explore ways forward to shape more inclusive policies.

Reimagining the Indo-Pacific

Reimagining the Indo-Pacific is brought to you by Kubernein Initiative in cooperation with the Policy Planning Division of the Federal Foreign Office of Germany. This limited podcast series is part of a joint project on exploring avenues to deepen Indo-German Cooperation in the Indo-Pacific, with an approach that is rooted in Germany’s Feminist Foreign Policy vision and  India’s approach to inclusive policy-making.
Through the episodes, we bring diverse perspectives on aspects of emerging security challenges in the Indo-Pacific region. We explore themes including trade, climate change, digitalisation, multilateralism, and focus on opportunities for  Germany and India to work together in safeguarding human security in the Indo-Pacific. We aim to reimagine the Indo-Pacific as we know it, and explore ways forward to shape more inclusive policies.

Reimagining the Indo-Pacific

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