How does Narendra Modi view the world amidst a shifting global order? In this episode, Host Mira Rapp-Hooper speaks with TAG Partner and Chair of India Practice Ashok Malik about India’s rapidly evolving role in global affairs under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. They unpack the newly announced U.S.-India trade agreement, India’s expanding economic partnerships with Europe, and the growing competitiveness shaping global supply chains. The conversation also explores India’s emerging leadership in technology and AI, including the significance of the upcoming India AI Impact Summit 2026. Against a backdrop of shifting U.S.-China dynamics and volatility in the Indo-Pacific, Malik offers a nuanced look at how Prime Minister Modi views the world and the strategic choices ahead. 

What Comes Next with Mira Rapp-Hooper is produced by Rivan Dwiastono, executive produced by Lauren Dueck, with editorial input from Prashant Jha. It contains music by Cody Martin via Soundstripe.

What Comes Next is a production of The Asia Group, and is powered by TAG AI, TAG's geopolitical decision engine for businesses.