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LSE: The Ballpark | America first and the future of Eurasian geopolitics with Dr C Raja Mohan

From China’s growing influence in Europe to deepening Russia–China cooperation and the ripple effects of Trump’s America First policies, Eurasia has emerged as a single, highly contested geopolitical space.
From China’s growing influence in Europe to deepening Russia–China cooperation and the ripple effects of Trump’s America First policies, Eurasia has emerged as a single, highly contested geopolitical space.
Monday 16 March 2026 | 28 minutes 3 seconds
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From China’s growing influence in Europe to deepening Russia–China cooperation and the ripple effects of Trump’s America First policies, Eurasia has emerged as a single, highly contested geopolitical space. These shifts are forcing countries — including India — to rethink old assumptions about alliances, security, and the global balance of power.

To discuss these issues, in November 2025 the Phelan US Centre spoke to Dr C Raja Mohan, distinguished fellow at the Council on Strategic and Defence Research in Delhi and a visiting professor at the Institute of South Asian Studies, National University of Singapore

Their conversation covers how Eurasia has become strategically integrated, what Trump’s return means for US allies and partners, and how India is navigating a more volatile environment as a rising middle power. They also discussed the future of regional orders in Asia and the pressures reshaping maritime and continental geopolitics.

This episode was produced by Chris Gilson and Avan Fata.

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