Ep 141 - India-U.S Ties, Indo-Pacific Region, Nuclear Deal, Hinduism with Atul Keshap

Atul Keshap is a former U.S. diplomat, now serving as the president of the of the U.S-India Business Council. He also serves as the senior vice president at U.S chamber of commerce. He also held the position of Chargé d'affaires of the United States mission to India.

In the latest edition of the ANI Podcast with Smita Prakash, Atul Keshap shares his experience as a U.S. diplomat to India and recalls the time he spent in India.

He discusses the circumstances surrounding his resignation, including his meeting with RSS Chief, and his decision to step away from diplomacy.

Being a close observer of India-U.S. relations, Keshap shares his insights to growing India-U.S. ties, how the United States perceives India as a potential ally and areas where the relationship can further develop.

He shares the backroom events during the India-U.S. Nuclear deal, highlighting former U.S. President George W. Bush's early support for India.

Keshap also talks about his Indian roots and how he embraces Hinduism.