State of the States: Paradiplomacy Unveiled| In conversation with Professor Maini

This is the first podcast of the "State of the States: Paradiplomacy in India" initiative. Through this initiative, we aim to explore the involvement of India’s state governments in the country’s foreign relations. Under the State of the States initiative, we have a podcast series that aims to comprehend the professional perspective of eminent specialists, academics, and practitioners in the domain of paradiplomacy.  In this episode, Professor Maini begins by discussing the recent rise of paradiplomatic activities and their relevance in contemporary geopolitics. We then move on to talk about the boost in sub-national diplomacy in India, especially after liberalisation and briefly discuss the future of Indian paradiplomacy. We conclude the podcast by talking about the broader implications of the rise of paradiplomacy and some challenges it posits.