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May 2024
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The View from New Delhi: Can IMEC rival ...

Atlantic Council
About this episode
In this episode of China-MENA titled “The View from New Delhi: Can IMEC rival China’s Belt and Road?”, our host Jonathan Fulton and guests Ambassador Navdeep Suri and expert Kabir Taneja explore the India, Middle East, Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) and its ties to China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). We unravel India's significant strategic interests in the Middle East and how these regions perceive India's expanded role in driving economic prosperity and enhancing regional security. Join us for an enlightening conversation that bridges continents and cultures on the China MENA podcast.



Takeaways
  • India, Middle East, Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC)
  • India's Strategic Interests in the Middle East
  • Regional Dynamics and Diplomatic Engagements



Quotes

“IMEC propels us towards future-proof economies, blending technology and energy integration.” - Navdeep Suri 

"The geopolitical dynamics of the Middle East offer both a landscape of opportunities and a complex set of challenges for India."- Kabir Taneja 



Featured in the Episode

Navdeep Suri
Former Ambassador of India to UAE & Egypt, High Commissioner to Australia
Guest LinkedIn: https://in.linkedin.com/in/navdeep-suri-2930452b
Guest Website:  Navdeep Suri

Kabir Taneja
Fellow Strategic Studies Program, Observer Research Foundation
Guest LinkedIn: https://in.linkedin.com/in/kabirtaneja

Jonathan Fulton
Nonresident Senior Fellow for Middle East Programs at the Atlantic Council. Assistant Professor of Political Science at Zayed University in Abu Dhabi
https://ae.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-fulton-2627414b
https://twitter.com/jonathandfulton



Chapters
00:00 - Introduction
01:39 - Geopolitical and Geoeconomic Considerations
03:16 - Challenges and Ongoing Interest
07:17 - IMEC's Focus on Technology in Transportation
11:28 - Economic Growth in Gulf Linked to India
14:11 - Growing Strategic Relationships in UAE, Saudi Arabia
17:55 - Exploring Potential Funding Sources
19:11 - Positive Momentum in the Region
25:12 - India's Role in Global Supply Chains
29:51 - Risk Distribution and US-China Contest
31:11 - Outro
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