Episode 12 - India and the Art of Saying No: Lessons in Negotiation
- May 19
- 1 min read
Published on 19 May 2026
In this episode, we unpack the realities of negotiating with great power, the risks that come with appeasement and why drawing red lines matters.
This conversation unpacks insights from Shyam Saran's extensive diplomatic experience. Shyam Saran served as India’s Foreign Secretary (2004–2006), Chairman of India’s National Security Advisory Board, and the Prime Minister’s Envoy for Nuclear Affairs and Climate Change.