Has Washington’s changing approach strained India–US ties? | Energonomics podcast | Ep 02

In this episode of the Energonomics podcast, Richa Mishra speaks with Meera Shankar, who served as India’s Ambassador to the United States from 26 April 2009 to 2011. The conversation explores India’s diplomatic strategies towards Iran and Russia. Meera Shankar notes that while Iran was engaged through bilateral dialogue—resulting in a carve-out for the Chabahar port—Russia was approached differently due to its strategic significance.The episode also highlights how US diplomacy has evolved over time, with varying approaches depending on the geopolitical context and strategic interests involved. Listen in the full episode to know more.