Interviews / Appearances
APRIL 2026“Situation ambiguous”: Former Ambassador to China Ashok K. Kantha on US-Iran ceasefireAPRIL 2026
India’s former Ambassador to China, Ashok K. Kantha, termed the two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran as “ambiguous”, but also called it a “window of opportunity.” He said this is not a full agreement, but only a 14-day de-escalation, and many issues remain unresolved. According to him, the US/Israel side and Iran will likely
Inside Modi-Xi talks: Can India trust China again? | Ashok Kantha explains
In this episode of Latitude at Frontline, senior journalist and host Nirupama Subramanian speaks to Ashok Kantha, India’s Ambassador to China (2014-16), about India’s recent thaw in relations with China. A highly respected commentator on India-China relations, Kantha was a former director of the Institute of Chinese Studies and is currently an Honorary Fellow at
Why India Must Rethink China | Ft. Ashok Kantha
In this episode of The Awaara Musaafir Show, host Jayesh Gangan sits down with former diplomat and China expert Ashok Kantha for a deep, hard hitting conversation on India China relations and the strategic challenges shaping Asia’s future. Drawing from decades of diplomatic experience and insights from his book, Kantha offers a rare India first