On August 9, Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked India\u2019s stint as a\xa0rotating president of the UN Security Council for the month of August\xa0by presiding over an open debate on enhancing maritime security. In\xa0this episode, we look at the significance and main takeaways, and\xa0India's message on maritime security. We also examine India's broader\nagenda at the UNSC under its Presidency, from terrorism to\xa0peacekeeping, and ask what the status of the long pending reform\xa0to expand the UNSC's permanent members is.\n\nEpisode notes:\nPM Modi outlines five-point framework for maritime security debate at UNSC\n\nBiden administration non-committal on support for permanent UNSC seat for India\n\nGuest: Sriram Lakshman, U.S. correspondent, The Hindu\nHost: Ananth Krishnan, China Correspondent, The Hindu\nWrite to us at socmed4@thehindu.co.in