SCO Summit in Focus: Fireside Chat with Prof. Elizabeth Roche on India’s Foreign Policy

On Friday, 5 September 2025, Generation EU-India hosted an online fireside chat with Prof. Elizabeth Roche, Associate Professor at O.P. Jindal Global University and former Foreign Affairs Editor at Mint. The timely discussion, moderated by Alexander Droop, GenEI’s Head of Events, focused on Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s participation at the 25th Shanghai Cooperation Organization Summit in Tianjin and the broader implications for India’s foreign policy and the European Union.

Prof. Roche provided an in-depth analysis of the evolving dynamics between India and China, reflecting on whether Modi’s visit signals a potential Sino-Indian rapprochement and how this could affect India’s strategic priorities. She highlighted the balancing act between regional security concerns, economic opportunities, and India’s partnerships with other powers, including the EU.

The conversation also addressed questions from participants, ranging from India’s engagement in multilateral institutions to the possible recalibration of Europe’s approach toward Asia in light of shifting geopolitical alignments.

More information on Prof. Roche’s thoughts on the SCO Summit can be found on: https://thediplomat.com/2025/09/india-at-the-sco-summit-one-platform-multiple-messages/