Ranveer Allahbadia - S Jaishankar

1) Indian Foreign Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar discusses his diplomatic approach and how he responds when pushed. He also talks about Prime Minister Modi's comment on his good thoughts and explains that it was more about his experience and insights rather than himself as a subject. Jaishankar also shares insights on pattern recognition and intuition, which he considers as important in his line of work. As a highly competitive person, he spends time studying patterns in other countries, foreign ministries, and other players as he does in sports, to better understand how they operate and anticipate their next moves.

2) Jaishankar discusses the qualities that Prime Minister Narendra Modi possesses as a leader. According to Jaishankar, Modi has both the big vision and revolutionary concepts necessary for a leader, as well as the attention to detail for implementation. Jaishankar also explains the current challenges that India is facing, such as border conflicts, energy issues, and growing abroad, and highlights the importance of entrepreneurs and their ability to create economic growth for the nation. He advises against framing everything as India versus China, emphasizing that India must focus on becoming fundamentally competitive to succeed on a global scale.

3) Jaishankar emphasizes the importance for young people to understand that building strengths and creating opportunities is crucial for competing in the global sport of geopolitics. He encourages building infrastructure, creating jobs, and marketing India to make it a magnet for foreign business. Jaishankar also shares that diplomacy is an art of detail and nuance that depends on the national relationship, occasion, and signaling. He admits that personal things rarely get under his skin, but when he feels that the collective "I" of India is demeaned or attacked, he gets pushed and wants to defend the country.

4) Jaishankar discusses his background and how his international exposure has shaped his interests and career path. He advises younger people to pursue what they truly enjoy and notes that understanding patterns is crucial in his line of work. He also touches on the role of AI and the importance of processing patterns in the modern world, which he suggests could give individuals a significant edge in predicting outcomes. However, he notes that the current priority is on semiconductor technology and the ongoing Tech War.

5) Jaishankar discusses the importance of trusted collaboration among countries, especially in the tech space and emerging critical technologies. He explains that countries need to cooperate to create a supply chain and give space to Indian talent to do its best. Instead of brain drain, he suggests that people should view the world as a global workplace, and that mobility agreements with countries like Austria and Germany are essential to creating this new global work culture. He urges young listeners to consider opportunities everywhere and to focus on being talented people who play by the rules and understand how international business systems work.

6) Jaishankar discusses the changing job market and the mobility of people in today's global economy. He notes that while in the past people may have been hesitant to leave India for work abroad, today many people are comfortable moving back and forth. He also points out that Silicon Valley is increasingly interested in the tech industry in India and Indian companies are investing more domestically. Jaishankar explains that his message to young people is to embrace growth and become aggressive leaders who will take the country forward.

7) Jaishankar advises youth to have self-belief and to make big choices that can widen their personal options. He believes leadership can come from a young person and discusses how the world is waiting for individuals under the age of 20. Jaishankar also touches on the importance of individuals like YouTubers who can act as thought leaders and influence a large number of people. Towards the end, he mentions how Indian cricket and diplomacy in India can learn from each other.