Tulsi Has a Strong Understanding of India Related Matters, says Foreign Affairs Expert

Foreign Affairs expert Robinder Sachdev has praised Tulsi Gabbard's appointment as Director of National Intelligence, calling her "clear-heed" and highlighting her strong understanding of India-related matters.
He noted that Trump's trust in Gabbard is evident, and her appointment, along with or senior female appointees, indicated a shift in Trump's approach and ded that her appointment is very 'interesting'.
"It was expected that Tulsi Gabbard would get some senior post but being Director of National Intelligence is something very interesting, especially with regards to India. This time around Trump is under no pressure from conservative tritional Republicans to bow to ir wishes. He's speaking and choosing players he wants, so he's putting toger a band of brors and sisters. 

re are two women senior appointees so far. I think NSA, Chief of Staff also and Tulsi Gabbard, re may be more. This is an indication of trust that Trump has in Tulsi Gabbard. Ronald Reagan once said, 'Personnel is policy'. So, if Tulsi is appointed, we can see her background and we can be reasonably sure that that's how she will conduct policy. And if we look at background, we will find that she has been a very clear-heed person with regards to many matters especially with matters regarding India. So it is a very strong positive development for India," Sachdev said.

After his victory over Democratic candidate Kamala Harris in 2024 US presidential election, President-elect Donal Trump on Wednesday nominated Gabbard as Director of National Intelligence (DNI).
Speaking about Prime Minister Narendra Modi's three-nation tour from November 16 to 21, to Brazil for G20 Summit, and strengning bilateral ties with Nigeria and Guyana, Sachdev suggested that PM Modi must take a short detour to US on completion of his trip and visit Florida and interact with Trump, congratulate him and discuss Russia-Ukraine issue with him.

"On way back after completing his visit PM Modi can take a short hop to Florida, which is hardly four or five hours away. Go and congratulate and greet his friend and President-elect Trump. And also discuss Russia-Ukraine because Trump has me it clear, that stopping war is his top priority. So Trump and his team must be right now actively working on that. All of se appointees, be it Gabbard, NSA, Secretary of State, ir first immediate task would be to look at Ukraine-Russia war," he said.
Sachdev also suggested that Prime Minister Modi should meet with Trump to discuss Russia-Ukraine issue, citing shared interests in ending war. This meeting would be beneficial for peace, humanitarian reasons, and India's interests.

"A meeting between Prime Minister Modi and Trump at this juncture immediately would be extremely beneficial for peace, which is a one-point plan of Prime Minister Modi. That is, to stop war. And secondly, it'll be good for world, humanity-wise. And thirdly, sooner this war stops, better it is for India because Russia will have to tilt less and depend upon China. So I think this is a very opportune moment for PM Modi. He can take a short detour, stop over, meet and greet and have discussions on Russia-Ukraine issue and be back in India," he said.

Sachdev criticized Oxford University's upcoming debate session on "This House Believes in Independent State of Kashmir," and urged university to ensure speakers have no ties to terrorist organizations. He noted that Oxford's student union often leans towards leftist and socialist agendas, and this debate may be anor example.

"A university ministration is different than what a student union normally does. Student unions in some universities are known for ir particular views. Oxford Union is known often to veer towards or to lean towards leftist and socialist agendas. y lean towards matters related to India and India's sovereignty, particularly about Kashmir. So I think what we are seeing is again a repeat of tendencies of student union in Oxford. As far as diaspora are being irked, and upset I think we all would be as far as calling upon university to take action. I think yes, we can call upon university. university can at least see that some of speakers do not have a very tempted past, though we understand university may not want to interfere in such matters. But still, I think since matter pertains to Oxford's ecology and ecosystem. Overall, university must at least check speakers," he said.