The Modern India's Podcast

 One of Norway's leading experts on China, Knut Sørlie, joined us in this podcast episode. Listen to the episode and hear what he and Rina Sunder have to share when it comes to: 

Why does China have a 5 year plan?
What is the status of the plan?
Is India operating with a 5 year plan?
Who has adopted the plan?
We often hear Modi talk about a self-sufficient India. What does that entail?
What is the main element of the plan?
China and India's relationship seems conflicted. Can India compete with China in terms of planning?

In this episode Wayne Cheong and Rina Sunder are discussing 

• How Det moderne India is using podcasting as the medium for leading voices within various fields to share their thoughts on Norway 
• What are the challenges of being an Indian leader in Norway or a Norwegian leader in India, and overcoming them
• Why India-Norway is an innovative partnership
• What are the biggest joys of doing podcasting and moderating rooms and talks for DMIs guests on Clubhouse 

This space podcast dives into the big picture of what is going on in space exploration these days. Since the Moon race in the 60’s when it was the United States and the Soviet Union racing to put the first man on the surface of the Moon, the situation today is much more diversified. More countries are involved, both China, India, many European countries and new space nations like the United Arab Emirates, are initiating projects to explore the Moon and Mars. And not to forget Elon Musk with his Starship, with very ambitious goals and soon maybe other rich entrepreneurs with their own space projects. 

How can Europe play a role, and can smaller countries like Norway make a difference? Is there a role for both larger and smaller companies? 

Finally, the importance of international collaboration. Will the exploration efforts be done in a cooperative manner? Is it possible to ensure rule-based based on laws that everyone will follow, for both countries and companies.

India and Norway will serve on the Security Council as elected members for the term 2021-22. Listen to Espen B. Eide and Thoralf Stenvold.