Episode 153: Revisiting India-Japan Ties

India and Japan share a rich bilateral relationship today. Though historically, this hasn’t been the case, their ties have evolved significantly against the background of China’s Rise, shifting South Asian dynamics, and increased regional cooperation. In current times, both countries are involved in various common projects and initiatives such as the recently launched Indo-Pacific Economic Framework(IPEC) and Quad. This discussion further analyses the future trajectory of this bilateral relationship taking into consideration historical factors and contemporary restraints. In this episode, Ms Kunthavi Kalachelvam, Research Analyst, ISAS, discusses the overview of India-Japan ties and what’s to come, with Emeritus Professor Purnendra Jain, School of Social Sciences, The University of Adelaide.